ATI RN Leadership Management Retake
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2 components of an advance directive are - Correct Answers-living will and the durable power of
attorney for health care
3 main leadership styles - Correct Answers-authoritative, democratic, laissez-faire
5 major management functions - Correct Answers-planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and
controlling
A nurse has received a performance appraisal from the unit manager. Which of the following actions by
the unit manager requires intervention? - Correct Answers-The unit manager should only use data that
has been observed and formally documented.
A nurse is hired to replace a staff member who has resigned. After working on the unit for several weeks,
the nurse notices that the unit manager does not intervene when there is conflict between team members,
even when it escalates. Which of the following conflict resolution strategies is the unit manager
demonstrating? - Correct Answers-The goal in resolving conflict is a win-win solution. The unit
manager is using an ineffective strategy, avoidance, to deal w/this conflict. She is aware of the conflict
but is not attempting to resolve it.
A nurse is participating in a quality improvement study of a procedure frequently performed on the unit.
Which of the following will provide the most relevant information regarding the efficacy of the
procedure? - Correct Answers-The incidence of complications related to the procedure is an outcome
measure related to the efficacy of the procedure.
A nurse is participating in an interprofessional conference for a client who has a recent C6 spinal cord
injury. The client worked as a construction worker prior to his injury. Which of the following members of
the interprofessional team should also participate in planning care for this client? - Correct Answers--
physical therapist
-occupational therapist
-psychologist
-vocational counselor
A nurse is preparing to initiate IV therapy for a client who has a prescription for morphine 10 mg IV
bolus. Using time management principles, which of the following actions should the nurse take 1st? -
Correct Answers-The 1st action the nurse should take is to mentally envision the task to ensure that
she has all of the needed supplies to avoid wasting time by having to make another trip to obtain supplies.
,A nurse is preparing to transfer an older adult client who is 72 hr post-op from a surgical procedure to a
long-term care facility. Which of the following should the nurse include in the transfer report? (Select all
that apply) - Correct Answers--The client's advance directives status
-The client's medical diagnosis
-Need for special equipment
A nurse manager is developing an orientation plan for newly licensed nurses. Which of the following
should the manager include in the plan? - Correct Answers-skill proficiency, assignment to a
preceptor, computerized charting, socialization into unit culture, facility policies and procedures
A nurse manager is providing information about the audit process to members of the nursing team. Which
of the following statements should the nurse manager include? - Correct Answers--A structure audit
evaluates the setting and resources available to provide care.
-An outcome audit evaluates the results of the nursing care provided.
-A root cause analysis is indicated when a sentinel event occurs
-After data collection is completed, it is compared to a benchmark
A nurse manager is working w/a committee of nurses whose task is to update the policies for new
employee orientation. The nurse manager directs the team to collect as much data as possible and
recommend several options. Which of the following decision-making styles is being demonstrated by the
nurse manager? - Correct Answers-integrative
A nurse on a telemetry unit is caring for a client who was admitted 2 hr ago and has chest pain. The client
becomes angry and tells the nurse that there is nothing wrong w/him and that he is going home
immediately. The nurse should base her actions on which of the following? - Correct Answers--In the
event the client leaves the hospital w/o a discharge order, the nurse should document that the client left
the facility "against medical advice" (AMA)
-It is the nurse's responsibility to explain to the client the risks involved if he chooses to leave
-Most facilities have a form that clients are asked to sign if they leave the facility prior to discharge
-A nurse who tries to prevent a client from leaving the hospital may be faced w/legal charges
A nurse receives a change-of-shift report at 0700 for an assigned caseload of clients. Number the
following clients in the order in which they should be seen. - Correct Answers-1. The 1st action the
nurse should take is to attend to the client who is receiving blood. It has been 3 hr since the transfusion
was initiated, and it should be completed within 4 hr. The client is also at risk for a transfusion reaction;
therefore, this is the 1st action the nurse should take.
2. The next action the nurse should take is to administer the insulin, which is scheduled to be
administered before 0800.
3. Next the nurse should administer PRN pain meds to the client who last medicated at 0430
4. Then the nurse should verify that the informed consent is completed in sufficient time to take any
actions needed prior to the scheduled colonoscopy.
, 5. Finally, the nurse should reinforce teaching for the client who is to be discharged and has a prescription
for dressing changes.
A nurse who has just assumed the role of unit manager is examining her skills in interprofessional
collaboration. Which of the following actions support interprofessional collaboration? - Correct
Answers--Recognize the knowledge and skills of each member of the team
-Encourage the client and family to participate in the team meeting
-Support team members requests for referral
ABCs (AIRWAY BREATHING CIRCULATION) Framework - Correct Answers--An open airway is
necessary for breathing, so it is the highest priority.
-Breathing is necessary for oxygenation of the blood to occur.
-Circulation is necessary for oxygenated blood to reach the body's tissues.
ACUTE VS. CHRONIC/URGENT VS. NONURGENT/STABLE VS. UNSTABLE - Correct
Answers--A client who has an acute problem takes priority over a client who has a chronic problem
-a client who has an urgent need takes priority over a client who has a nonurgent need.
-a client who has unstable findings takes priority over a client who has stable findings.
Advance directives - Correct Answers-The purpose of advance directives is to communicate a client's
wishes regarding end-of-life care should the client become unable to do so.
Advocacy refers to nurses' role - Correct Answers-In supporting clients by ensuring that they are
properly informed, that their rights are respected, and that they are receiving the proper level of care.
An LPN ending her shift reports to the RN that a newly hired AP has not calculated the I&O for several
clients. Which of the following actions should the RN take? - Correct Answers-The nurse should find
out what the AP knows about performing the task and provide education for the AP if indicated.
An older adult client who is on fall precautions is found lying on the floor of his hospital room. Which of
the following actions is most appropriate for the nurse to take first? - Correct Answers-Using the
nursing process, the 1st action the nurse should take is to assess the client. Therefore, the 1st action the
nurse should take is to inspect the client for injury.
An RN on a medical-surgical unit is making assignments at the beginning of the shift. Which of the
following tasks should the nurse delegate to the LPN? - Correct Answers-It is within the scope of
practice of the LPN to monitor a client who is 2 hr post procedure for a cardiac catheterization.
As the coordinator of care, the nurse is responsible for: - Correct Answers--admission, transfer,
discharge, and postdischarge orders
-initiation, revision, and evaluation of the plan of care
-reporting the pt's status to other nurses and the provider
-coordinating the discharge plan
Guide Compilation Perfect for Revision
Questions with Verified Answers Reliable
100% -Test Bank
2 components of an advance directive are - Correct Answers-living will and the durable power of
attorney for health care
3 main leadership styles - Correct Answers-authoritative, democratic, laissez-faire
5 major management functions - Correct Answers-planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and
controlling
A nurse has received a performance appraisal from the unit manager. Which of the following actions by
the unit manager requires intervention? - Correct Answers-The unit manager should only use data that
has been observed and formally documented.
A nurse is hired to replace a staff member who has resigned. After working on the unit for several weeks,
the nurse notices that the unit manager does not intervene when there is conflict between team members,
even when it escalates. Which of the following conflict resolution strategies is the unit manager
demonstrating? - Correct Answers-The goal in resolving conflict is a win-win solution. The unit
manager is using an ineffective strategy, avoidance, to deal w/this conflict. She is aware of the conflict
but is not attempting to resolve it.
A nurse is participating in a quality improvement study of a procedure frequently performed on the unit.
Which of the following will provide the most relevant information regarding the efficacy of the
procedure? - Correct Answers-The incidence of complications related to the procedure is an outcome
measure related to the efficacy of the procedure.
A nurse is participating in an interprofessional conference for a client who has a recent C6 spinal cord
injury. The client worked as a construction worker prior to his injury. Which of the following members of
the interprofessional team should also participate in planning care for this client? - Correct Answers--
physical therapist
-occupational therapist
-psychologist
-vocational counselor
A nurse is preparing to initiate IV therapy for a client who has a prescription for morphine 10 mg IV
bolus. Using time management principles, which of the following actions should the nurse take 1st? -
Correct Answers-The 1st action the nurse should take is to mentally envision the task to ensure that
she has all of the needed supplies to avoid wasting time by having to make another trip to obtain supplies.
,A nurse is preparing to transfer an older adult client who is 72 hr post-op from a surgical procedure to a
long-term care facility. Which of the following should the nurse include in the transfer report? (Select all
that apply) - Correct Answers--The client's advance directives status
-The client's medical diagnosis
-Need for special equipment
A nurse manager is developing an orientation plan for newly licensed nurses. Which of the following
should the manager include in the plan? - Correct Answers-skill proficiency, assignment to a
preceptor, computerized charting, socialization into unit culture, facility policies and procedures
A nurse manager is providing information about the audit process to members of the nursing team. Which
of the following statements should the nurse manager include? - Correct Answers--A structure audit
evaluates the setting and resources available to provide care.
-An outcome audit evaluates the results of the nursing care provided.
-A root cause analysis is indicated when a sentinel event occurs
-After data collection is completed, it is compared to a benchmark
A nurse manager is working w/a committee of nurses whose task is to update the policies for new
employee orientation. The nurse manager directs the team to collect as much data as possible and
recommend several options. Which of the following decision-making styles is being demonstrated by the
nurse manager? - Correct Answers-integrative
A nurse on a telemetry unit is caring for a client who was admitted 2 hr ago and has chest pain. The client
becomes angry and tells the nurse that there is nothing wrong w/him and that he is going home
immediately. The nurse should base her actions on which of the following? - Correct Answers--In the
event the client leaves the hospital w/o a discharge order, the nurse should document that the client left
the facility "against medical advice" (AMA)
-It is the nurse's responsibility to explain to the client the risks involved if he chooses to leave
-Most facilities have a form that clients are asked to sign if they leave the facility prior to discharge
-A nurse who tries to prevent a client from leaving the hospital may be faced w/legal charges
A nurse receives a change-of-shift report at 0700 for an assigned caseload of clients. Number the
following clients in the order in which they should be seen. - Correct Answers-1. The 1st action the
nurse should take is to attend to the client who is receiving blood. It has been 3 hr since the transfusion
was initiated, and it should be completed within 4 hr. The client is also at risk for a transfusion reaction;
therefore, this is the 1st action the nurse should take.
2. The next action the nurse should take is to administer the insulin, which is scheduled to be
administered before 0800.
3. Next the nurse should administer PRN pain meds to the client who last medicated at 0430
4. Then the nurse should verify that the informed consent is completed in sufficient time to take any
actions needed prior to the scheduled colonoscopy.
, 5. Finally, the nurse should reinforce teaching for the client who is to be discharged and has a prescription
for dressing changes.
A nurse who has just assumed the role of unit manager is examining her skills in interprofessional
collaboration. Which of the following actions support interprofessional collaboration? - Correct
Answers--Recognize the knowledge and skills of each member of the team
-Encourage the client and family to participate in the team meeting
-Support team members requests for referral
ABCs (AIRWAY BREATHING CIRCULATION) Framework - Correct Answers--An open airway is
necessary for breathing, so it is the highest priority.
-Breathing is necessary for oxygenation of the blood to occur.
-Circulation is necessary for oxygenated blood to reach the body's tissues.
ACUTE VS. CHRONIC/URGENT VS. NONURGENT/STABLE VS. UNSTABLE - Correct
Answers--A client who has an acute problem takes priority over a client who has a chronic problem
-a client who has an urgent need takes priority over a client who has a nonurgent need.
-a client who has unstable findings takes priority over a client who has stable findings.
Advance directives - Correct Answers-The purpose of advance directives is to communicate a client's
wishes regarding end-of-life care should the client become unable to do so.
Advocacy refers to nurses' role - Correct Answers-In supporting clients by ensuring that they are
properly informed, that their rights are respected, and that they are receiving the proper level of care.
An LPN ending her shift reports to the RN that a newly hired AP has not calculated the I&O for several
clients. Which of the following actions should the RN take? - Correct Answers-The nurse should find
out what the AP knows about performing the task and provide education for the AP if indicated.
An older adult client who is on fall precautions is found lying on the floor of his hospital room. Which of
the following actions is most appropriate for the nurse to take first? - Correct Answers-Using the
nursing process, the 1st action the nurse should take is to assess the client. Therefore, the 1st action the
nurse should take is to inspect the client for injury.
An RN on a medical-surgical unit is making assignments at the beginning of the shift. Which of the
following tasks should the nurse delegate to the LPN? - Correct Answers-It is within the scope of
practice of the LPN to monitor a client who is 2 hr post procedure for a cardiac catheterization.
As the coordinator of care, the nurse is responsible for: - Correct Answers--admission, transfer,
discharge, and postdischarge orders
-initiation, revision, and evaluation of the plan of care
-reporting the pt's status to other nurses and the provider
-coordinating the discharge plan
