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ATI NURS 252 Leadership Comprehensive Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following descriptions best describes a prototype evaluation system?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An experimental computer-based scheduling system that organizes staffing based on programmed rules and algorithms fits the description of a prototype evaluation system. This type of system is designed to test new approaches to scheduling and staffing, using advanced algorithms to optimize resource allocation. By experimenting with different rules and algorithms, the system aims to improve efficiency and effectiveness in staffing decisions. Workload rating (
A), productivity formulas (
C), patient scoring (
D), and grouping systems (E) are related but do not describe a prototype evaluation system focused on testing new technology.
Question 2 of 5
To help nurse managers better manage their time, the chief nursing officer suggests that they:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Refusing requests not aligned with priorities helps focus on critical tasks. No strategy (
A) and delaying tasks (
B) reduce efficiency, and being overly selective (
C) limits opportunities.
Question 3 of 5
A new graduate nurse is devising a discharge plan. Which of the following statements made by the nurse demonstrates the nurse's comprehension of when to initiate discharge planning?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Starting discharge planning upon admission ensures timely coordination of care. Waiting for insurance (
A), 48 hours (
B), or discharge orders (
D) delays planning and risks complications.
Question 4 of 5
A charge nurse is educating a newly licensed nurse regarding the utilization of critical pathways. What should the charge nurse incorporate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Critical pathways result in better care outcomes. This statement accurately reflects the primary goal of critical pathways. These pathways are designed to standardize care processes, reduce variability, and ensure that patients receive evidence-based care. By following critical pathways, healthcare providers can improve the quality of care, enhance patient outcomes, and ensure consistency in treatment. Cost-effectiveness (
A) is a benefit but not primary, strict adherence (
C) lacks flexibility, health promotion (
D) is not the focus, and individual creation (E) is incorrect as pathways are standardized.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse manager understands that the primary consequence of absenteeism on the nursing unit is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Unacceptable patient care may result from absenteeism due to understaffing, which can lead to errors and compromised care quality. Substitute staff (
A) may disrupt culture but is secondary, reduced expenses (
C) are not positive in healthcare, and encouraging further absenteeism (
D) is a lesser consequence.