ATI LEADERSHIP RN VERSION C
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION 2026 SOLVED
QUESTIONS
◉ Ethical/Legal issues r/t mngmnt roles. Answer: nursing=caring
profession
managed care=bottom line, streamline care to max resources
RNs rely on conscience for decision making
◉ morality. Answer: values/beliefs that guide behavior/decision
making
consistent but can change if beliefs change
right from wrong beliefs
◉ ethics. Answer: expected behaviors in relation to right/wrong
includes motives behind behavior
application as pertains to life/death
dependent on others
society says its right then it is
,◉ Ethical Theory. Answer: Examines different principles, ideas,
systems and philosophies used to make judgments about what is
right and wrong, good or bad.
a) utilitarianism
b) deontology
◉ Utalitarianism. Answer: Greatest good for the greatest number
◉ Deontology. Answer: obligation/duty to what one considers
right/wrong
◉ Ethical leadership review=Ethical principles of nursing. Answer:
respect autonomy
beneficence
fidelity
justice
non-maleficence
veracity
◉ moral/ethical dilemma. Answer: more than one choice for
problem
influenced by values/beliefs
,becomes ethical when
--cant be solved scientifically
--conflict between 2 moral imperatives
--profound consequences/outcomes on pt/situation
disagreements between whats good for pt
--healthcare member vs term. ill pt
--withholding info. from pt to protect institution
◉ Ethical Decision Making Process. Answer: 1. Identify ethical
dilemma
2. State dilemma
3. List & analyze resolutions, review implications for each
4. Select option w/ethical/moral/professional values set forth
5. Apply decision, evaluate outcomes
(Assessment-medical/psychosocial facts, pt wishes, values in
conflict
Planning-goal, ID decision makers, list/rank options
Implementation-mutual acceptable decision, open-ended
communication
Evaluation-desired outcome met?)
, ◉ ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. Answer: describes the most
fundamental values and commitments of the nurse; boundaries of
duty and loyalty; and aspects of duties beyond individual patient
encounters
◉ Provision 1.1. Answer: consider needs and respect values of each
pt in every professional relationship and setting
◉ Provision 1.5 of the Code of Ethics for Nurses states:. Answer:
maintain professional, respectful, caring relationships w/colleagues
◉ (Provision 1.5 cont'd) This standard of conduct precludes any and
all. Answer: bullying, harassment, intimidation, manipulation,
threats, or violence
◉ Incivilty. Answer: rude/disruptive behavior results in
psychological/physiological distress
Behaviors: eye rolling, sarcastic remarks, exclude/isolate, refuse
help, unfair workload
◉ horizontal violence. Answer: anger, aggression, bullying,
intimidation, etc. behavior between nurses or nurse-to-nurse
hostility
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION 2026 SOLVED
QUESTIONS
◉ Ethical/Legal issues r/t mngmnt roles. Answer: nursing=caring
profession
managed care=bottom line, streamline care to max resources
RNs rely on conscience for decision making
◉ morality. Answer: values/beliefs that guide behavior/decision
making
consistent but can change if beliefs change
right from wrong beliefs
◉ ethics. Answer: expected behaviors in relation to right/wrong
includes motives behind behavior
application as pertains to life/death
dependent on others
society says its right then it is
,◉ Ethical Theory. Answer: Examines different principles, ideas,
systems and philosophies used to make judgments about what is
right and wrong, good or bad.
a) utilitarianism
b) deontology
◉ Utalitarianism. Answer: Greatest good for the greatest number
◉ Deontology. Answer: obligation/duty to what one considers
right/wrong
◉ Ethical leadership review=Ethical principles of nursing. Answer:
respect autonomy
beneficence
fidelity
justice
non-maleficence
veracity
◉ moral/ethical dilemma. Answer: more than one choice for
problem
influenced by values/beliefs
,becomes ethical when
--cant be solved scientifically
--conflict between 2 moral imperatives
--profound consequences/outcomes on pt/situation
disagreements between whats good for pt
--healthcare member vs term. ill pt
--withholding info. from pt to protect institution
◉ Ethical Decision Making Process. Answer: 1. Identify ethical
dilemma
2. State dilemma
3. List & analyze resolutions, review implications for each
4. Select option w/ethical/moral/professional values set forth
5. Apply decision, evaluate outcomes
(Assessment-medical/psychosocial facts, pt wishes, values in
conflict
Planning-goal, ID decision makers, list/rank options
Implementation-mutual acceptable decision, open-ended
communication
Evaluation-desired outcome met?)
, ◉ ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses. Answer: describes the most
fundamental values and commitments of the nurse; boundaries of
duty and loyalty; and aspects of duties beyond individual patient
encounters
◉ Provision 1.1. Answer: consider needs and respect values of each
pt in every professional relationship and setting
◉ Provision 1.5 of the Code of Ethics for Nurses states:. Answer:
maintain professional, respectful, caring relationships w/colleagues
◉ (Provision 1.5 cont'd) This standard of conduct precludes any and
all. Answer: bullying, harassment, intimidation, manipulation,
threats, or violence
◉ Incivilty. Answer: rude/disruptive behavior results in
psychological/physiological distress
Behaviors: eye rolling, sarcastic remarks, exclude/isolate, refuse
help, unfair workload
◉ horizontal violence. Answer: anger, aggression, bullying,
intimidation, etc. behavior between nurses or nurse-to-nurse
hostility
