ATI Leadership and Management Assessment: Multiple-
Choice Questions
1. Which principle of delegation ensures tasks are assigned to the appropriate staff
member?
A) Assigning tasks randomly
B) Matching tasks to staff competency
C) Delegating all tasks to one person
D) Ignoring staff availability
Correct Answer: B
2. A nurse manager observes a conflict between two staff members. What is the first
step in conflict resolution?
A) Ignore the conflict
B) Identify the source of the conflict
C) Reassign both staff members
D) Discipline both parties
Correct Answer: B
3. Which task can a nurse appropriately delegate to a licensed practical nurse (LPN)?
A) Developing a patient care plan
B) Administering oral medications
C) Performing a complex wound dressing
D) Conducting a patient admission assessment
Correct Answer: B
4. What is the primary goal of quality improvement in healthcare?
A) Increase hospital revenue
B) Enhance patient safety and outcomes
C) Reduce staff workload
D) Limit patient feedback
Correct Answer: B
5. A nurse manager uses which strategy to prioritize time-sensitive tasks?
A) Completing tasks randomly
B) Using a prioritization matrix
C) Ignoring deadlines
D) Delegating all tasks
Correct Answer: B
6. Which action demonstrates effective supervision?
A) Micromanaging every task
B) Providing clear instructions and follow-up
C) Avoiding staff feedback
D) Assigning tasks without guidance
Correct Answer: B
7. A nurse manager resolves a staff scheduling conflict by:
A) Allowing staff to self-schedule without oversight
B) Mediating a discussion to find a fair solution
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, C) Ignoring the conflict
D) Reassigning all staff involved
Correct Answer: B
8. Which tool is commonly used for quality improvement?
A) Root cause analysis
B) Staff performance reviews
C) Budget reports
D) Patient satisfaction surveys only
Correct Answer: A
9. A nurse manager delegates a task to a certified nursing assistant (CNA). What
must the manager ensure?
A) The CNA develops the care plan
B) The task is within the CNA’s scope of practice
C) The CNA performs a comprehensive assessment
D) The task requires no supervision
Correct Answer: B
10. What is a key component of effective time management for a nurse leader?
A) Multitasking all responsibilities
B) Setting realistic goals and deadlines
C) Avoiding delegation
D) Focusing only on urgent tasks
Correct Answer: B
11. Which approach fosters a collaborative work environment during conflict?
A) Enforcing a single solution
B) Encouraging open communication
C) Avoiding discussion
D) Disciplining all involved parties
Correct Answer: B
12. A nurse manager implements a quality improvement initiative to reduce medication
errors. What is the first step?
A) Train staff on new protocols
B) Collect baseline data on error rates
C) Discipline staff for errors
D) Ignore current error rates
Correct Answer: B
13. Which task is appropriate to delegate to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
A) Taking vital signs
B) Administering IV medications
C) Developing patient discharge plans
D) Performing a sterile procedure
Correct Answer: A
14. A nurse manager notices low staff morale. What is an effective strategy to address
this?
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Choice Questions
1. Which principle of delegation ensures tasks are assigned to the appropriate staff
member?
A) Assigning tasks randomly
B) Matching tasks to staff competency
C) Delegating all tasks to one person
D) Ignoring staff availability
Correct Answer: B
2. A nurse manager observes a conflict between two staff members. What is the first
step in conflict resolution?
A) Ignore the conflict
B) Identify the source of the conflict
C) Reassign both staff members
D) Discipline both parties
Correct Answer: B
3. Which task can a nurse appropriately delegate to a licensed practical nurse (LPN)?
A) Developing a patient care plan
B) Administering oral medications
C) Performing a complex wound dressing
D) Conducting a patient admission assessment
Correct Answer: B
4. What is the primary goal of quality improvement in healthcare?
A) Increase hospital revenue
B) Enhance patient safety and outcomes
C) Reduce staff workload
D) Limit patient feedback
Correct Answer: B
5. A nurse manager uses which strategy to prioritize time-sensitive tasks?
A) Completing tasks randomly
B) Using a prioritization matrix
C) Ignoring deadlines
D) Delegating all tasks
Correct Answer: B
6. Which action demonstrates effective supervision?
A) Micromanaging every task
B) Providing clear instructions and follow-up
C) Avoiding staff feedback
D) Assigning tasks without guidance
Correct Answer: B
7. A nurse manager resolves a staff scheduling conflict by:
A) Allowing staff to self-schedule without oversight
B) Mediating a discussion to find a fair solution
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, C) Ignoring the conflict
D) Reassigning all staff involved
Correct Answer: B
8. Which tool is commonly used for quality improvement?
A) Root cause analysis
B) Staff performance reviews
C) Budget reports
D) Patient satisfaction surveys only
Correct Answer: A
9. A nurse manager delegates a task to a certified nursing assistant (CNA). What
must the manager ensure?
A) The CNA develops the care plan
B) The task is within the CNA’s scope of practice
C) The CNA performs a comprehensive assessment
D) The task requires no supervision
Correct Answer: B
10. What is a key component of effective time management for a nurse leader?
A) Multitasking all responsibilities
B) Setting realistic goals and deadlines
C) Avoiding delegation
D) Focusing only on urgent tasks
Correct Answer: B
11. Which approach fosters a collaborative work environment during conflict?
A) Enforcing a single solution
B) Encouraging open communication
C) Avoiding discussion
D) Disciplining all involved parties
Correct Answer: B
12. A nurse manager implements a quality improvement initiative to reduce medication
errors. What is the first step?
A) Train staff on new protocols
B) Collect baseline data on error rates
C) Discipline staff for errors
D) Ignore current error rates
Correct Answer: B
13. Which task is appropriate to delegate to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
A) Taking vital signs
B) Administering IV medications
C) Developing patient discharge plans
D) Performing a sterile procedure
Correct Answer: A
14. A nurse manager notices low staff morale. What is an effective strategy to address
this?
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