VIRTUAL ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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A nurse is responsible for providing clear directions when a task is initially
delegated and for periodic reassessment and evaluation of the outcome of the
task.
RNs must delegate tasks so that they can complete higher level tasks.
RNs may delegate to other RNs, PNs or APs.
PNs may delegate to other PNs or APs.
Predictability of outcome: Is this routine, or is this new, is there potential for
complications
Potential for harm: Is the client stable? Risks? Aspiration, Bleeding
Complexity of Care: Does the delegate have the license to perform the task, and
the training?
Need for problem solving: Does this require the nursing process? Assessment
skills or judgment
Level of client interaction: Is there psychosocial support needed? Answer
>>>>>Delegation for effective task management.
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Monitoring findings
Reinforcing client teaching
Tracheostomy Care
Suctioning
NG tube patency
Enteral Feedings
Insert Catheter
Administering Meds Answer >>>>>TO PN
ADLs Bathing, Grooming, Dressing, Toilet
Ambulating
Feeding
Positioning
Routine tasks
Bed making
Specimen Collection, I and So
Vitals for stable clients Answer >>>>>TO AP
Planning
Organizing:
Controlling:
Directing:
Staffing: Answer >>>>>Concepts of management—Strategies to identify solutions
to community health problems
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What needs to be done, and who is going to do it Answer >>>>>Planning:
Lines of authority, communications, and where decisions are made Answer
>>>>>Organizing:
Influences and motivates people to perform Answer >>>>>Directing:
The evaluation of performance and unit goals to ensure outcomes are met
Answer >>>>>Controlling:
Adequate staffing, and staffing mix Answer >>>>>Staffing:
Hold formal positions of authority and power, possess clinical expertise, Network
with members of the team, Coach subordinates, make decisions for the
organization: Resources, Budget, Hiring, and Firing Answer >>>>>Characteristics
of managers:
Answer >>>>>Conflict Management between health care workers
The ability of the client to make personal decisions, even when those decisions
might not be in the client's own best interest Answer >>>>>Autonomy:
Care that is in the best interest of the client Answer >>>>>Beneficence:
Keeping one's promise to the client about care that was offered Answer
>>>>>Fidelity:
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Fair treatment in matters related to physical and psychosocial care and use of
resources Answer >>>>>Justice:
The nurse's obligation to avoid causing harm to the client Answer >>>>>No
maleficence:
The nurse's duty to tell the truth Answer >>>>>Veracity:
Medication errors, Procedure/treatment errors, Equipment related
injuries/errors, Needle stick injuries, Client falls, Visitor/Volunteer injuries, Threat
made to client or staff, Loss of property. Answer >>>>>Examples when an
incident report should be filed:
Emergent:
Urgent
Noncurrent:
Expectant: Answer >>>>>Establishing Priorities---Facility Protocols: Triage
evaluation of pads
Highest priority, life threatening injuries but also have high survival rate once
stable Answer >>>>>Emergent:
Second highest priority can wait 40-60 mines for treatment Answer >>>>>Urgent:
Minor injuries that are not life threatening and do not need immediate attention
Answer >>>>>Noncurrent: