ATI FUNDAMENTALS
PROFESSIONALISM AND LEADERSHIP
EXAM 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has sanguineous drainage on their
dressing. The nurse is unable to reach the client's provider. Which of the following members of
the chain of command should the nurse contact next? - ANS the charge nurse
A nurse is planning a presentation about shared governance. Which of the following should the
nurse plan to include? - ANS A group of staff nurses in a clinic work together to recommend
new equipment purchases for the unit.
A charge nurse is overseeing an assistive personnel (AP) who has been assigned care for a group
of clients. Which of the following actions by the charge nurse demonstrates accountability -
ANS Files an incident report when the AP performs a task that is outside their scope of
practice
A charge nurse uses a transformational leadership style when working with other staff on the
unit. Which of the following actions by the charge nurse demonstrates transformational
leadership. - ANS Challenges a nurse to investigate evidence-based approaches to reduce the
client fall rate on the unit.
A nurse is discussing leadership styles with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following
characteristics should the nurse identify as describing a bureaucratic leader? (Select all that
apply) - ANS Decisions are controlled by policies is correct. A bureaucratic leader bases their
decisions on policies and strictly follows the rules.
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, Enforces the rules is correct. A bureaucratic leader strictly follows and enforces the rules.
Inflexible to creative suggestions is correct. Bureaucratic leaders abide by the specific policy and
procedures and are not open to creativity, suggestions, or ideas.
A nurse is discussing the Model of Professionalism with another nurse. Which of the following
concepts should the nurse include as an outer process? - ANS clear communication
A nurse is preparing for a presentation on professional identity in nursing. Which of the
following statements should the nurse use to describe professional identity? -
ANS "Professional identity is how one describes themselves as a professional."
A nurse follows the six rights of medication administration when caring for a client. Which of
the following concepts is the nurse demonstrating? - ANS Accountability
The nurse is demonstrating accountability because they are administering medications in a way
that reduces errors and harm to the client.
A nurse is preparing a presentation on the regulation of nursing practice. Place the hierarchy of
the regulation of practice in the correct order beginning with the highest level (step one) and
proceeding to the lowest level (step four). (Move the steps into the box on the right, placing
them in the order of hierarchy. Use all steps.) - ANS 1. Nursing regulatory board
2. Nurse Practice Act
3. Organization Policies and procedures
4. Individual self-regulation
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PROFESSIONALISM AND LEADERSHIP
EXAM 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has sanguineous drainage on their
dressing. The nurse is unable to reach the client's provider. Which of the following members of
the chain of command should the nurse contact next? - ANS the charge nurse
A nurse is planning a presentation about shared governance. Which of the following should the
nurse plan to include? - ANS A group of staff nurses in a clinic work together to recommend
new equipment purchases for the unit.
A charge nurse is overseeing an assistive personnel (AP) who has been assigned care for a group
of clients. Which of the following actions by the charge nurse demonstrates accountability -
ANS Files an incident report when the AP performs a task that is outside their scope of
practice
A charge nurse uses a transformational leadership style when working with other staff on the
unit. Which of the following actions by the charge nurse demonstrates transformational
leadership. - ANS Challenges a nurse to investigate evidence-based approaches to reduce the
client fall rate on the unit.
A nurse is discussing leadership styles with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following
characteristics should the nurse identify as describing a bureaucratic leader? (Select all that
apply) - ANS Decisions are controlled by policies is correct. A bureaucratic leader bases their
decisions on policies and strictly follows the rules.
pg. 1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
, Enforces the rules is correct. A bureaucratic leader strictly follows and enforces the rules.
Inflexible to creative suggestions is correct. Bureaucratic leaders abide by the specific policy and
procedures and are not open to creativity, suggestions, or ideas.
A nurse is discussing the Model of Professionalism with another nurse. Which of the following
concepts should the nurse include as an outer process? - ANS clear communication
A nurse is preparing for a presentation on professional identity in nursing. Which of the
following statements should the nurse use to describe professional identity? -
ANS "Professional identity is how one describes themselves as a professional."
A nurse follows the six rights of medication administration when caring for a client. Which of
the following concepts is the nurse demonstrating? - ANS Accountability
The nurse is demonstrating accountability because they are administering medications in a way
that reduces errors and harm to the client.
A nurse is preparing a presentation on the regulation of nursing practice. Place the hierarchy of
the regulation of practice in the correct order beginning with the highest level (step one) and
proceeding to the lowest level (step four). (Move the steps into the box on the right, placing
them in the order of hierarchy. Use all steps.) - ANS 1. Nursing regulatory board
2. Nurse Practice Act
3. Organization Policies and procedures
4. Individual self-regulation
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