Leadership
A group of clients are being cared for by an AP under the supervision of a charge nurse. 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
When collaborating with other unit staff, a charge nurse adopts a transformational leadership
style. 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 follows the six rights of medication administration when caring for a client. The nurse is
demonstrating which of the following ideas: - ANS-Accountability The nurse is demonstrating
accountability because they are administering medications in a way that reduces errors and
harm to the client.
A client seeking treatment for an eating disorder is being represented by a nurse. In which
order should the nurse take the following steps? (Move the steps into the box on the right,
placing them in the order of performance. Make use of every step.) - ANS-1 Determine the
clients level of understanding regarding their eating disorder.
2. Assist the client in establishing goals for treatment
3. Encourage the client to communicate their preferences during the team meeting to establish
the steps of treatment.
4. Review the client's weight prior to each treatment session
A client who recently received a cancer diagnosis is being cared for by a nurse. "I don't
understand what my treatment options are," the client says. Which of the following statements
by the nurse demonstrates advocacy? - ANS-"I will contact your provider to review your
treatment options."
The nurse is demonstrating advocacy by contacting the provider to communicate the client's
concerns so that the client can make an informed decision regarding their health care.
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has sanguineous drainage on their
dressing. The provider of the client cannot be reached by the nurse. Which of the following
members of the chain of command should the nurse contact next? - ANS-the charge nurse
A group of clients are being cared for by a nurse. Which of the nurse's actions demonstrates
professionalism? ANS-Asks a client for their name and date of birth before administering
medication and scans their medical identification bracelet In order to ensure the client's safety,
the nurse practices the medication administration rights. A newly licensed nurse is listening to a
nurse talk about the chain of command. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed
nurse indicates an understanding of the discussion? - ANS-The chain of command clarifies the
steps I need to take when I have a concern about a client's care."