VATI RN Leadership and Management questions and
answers 2024\2025 A+ Grade
A nurse is caring for a client when they erroneously administer a medication dosage that is greater than
the amount prescribed. Which of the following ethical principles is the nurse demonstrating when they
notify the provider of the medication error?
- correct answer Veracity.
Holds that one should tell the truth.
A nurse is performing morning rounds for a client and finds the client's bedtime medication sitting at the
bedside in a medication cup. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
- correct answer Document the missed medication administration in the client's medical record.
It is the responsibility of the nurse to record the facts of the missed medication administration in the
clients medical record.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client's adult child regarding the clients discharge to home with
hospice care. Which of the following statements by the client's adult child indicates an understanding of
the teaching?
- correct answer The hospice team will provide services for the entire family, not just my father.
Hospice services are provided by a team of health care professionals and nonprofessional that offer a
full range of services, supporting both the client and family through the dying process.
A nurse manager is scheduling a meeting to address a conflict between staff members and a client's
family. In the meeting, staff and family members will identify common goals and express their concerns.
Which of the following conflict resolution strategies is the nurse manger implementing?
- correct answer Collaboration
, Collaboration involves both parties agreeing to work towards a common goal rather than individual
goals to fins a mutually satisfying solution to the conflict. The goal becomes what is best overall, rather
than what each individual wants or thinks is best.
A nurse in an acute care facility is caring for a client who is leaving against medical advice (AMA). Which
of the following actions should the nurse take? SATA
- correct answer Request the client sign an AMA form.
Notify the provider of client's intent.
Advise the client about the dangers of leaving.
A signed AMA form can assist with a counterclaim of negligence.
The nurse should immediately notify the provider of the clients intent to leave AMA.
The nurse should discuss the potential dangers of leaving AMA, such as complications of the clients
medical condition.
A charge nurse is conducting an in-service on advocacy for a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of
the following examples should the charge nurse include in the teaching as a demonstration of client
advocacy? SATA
- correct answer A nurse reports a procedure was completed incorrectly by another nurse to the charge
nurse.
A nurse arranges for an interpreter for a client who speaks a different language.
The nurse should report improper completion of a procedure to the charge nurse and complete an
incident report describing the incident. Reporting to the charge nurse is an act of client advocacy, which
allows the charge nurse to further monitor the clients condition and prevent negative outcomes.
Requesting an interpreter for a client who speaks a different language than the nurse. An interpreter will
facilitate understanding of the teaching and allow the client to communicate their needs to the nurse.
A nurse manger is working with a team to resolve an ethical dilemma. Which of the following steps
should the team take to make an informed decision?
- correct answer Identify and state the nature of the ethical dilemma.
List actions to take based on a list of alternatives.
Decide to select one alternative.
Communicate the justification for the decision.
answers 2024\2025 A+ Grade
A nurse is caring for a client when they erroneously administer a medication dosage that is greater than
the amount prescribed. Which of the following ethical principles is the nurse demonstrating when they
notify the provider of the medication error?
- correct answer Veracity.
Holds that one should tell the truth.
A nurse is performing morning rounds for a client and finds the client's bedtime medication sitting at the
bedside in a medication cup. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
- correct answer Document the missed medication administration in the client's medical record.
It is the responsibility of the nurse to record the facts of the missed medication administration in the
clients medical record.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client's adult child regarding the clients discharge to home with
hospice care. Which of the following statements by the client's adult child indicates an understanding of
the teaching?
- correct answer The hospice team will provide services for the entire family, not just my father.
Hospice services are provided by a team of health care professionals and nonprofessional that offer a
full range of services, supporting both the client and family through the dying process.
A nurse manager is scheduling a meeting to address a conflict between staff members and a client's
family. In the meeting, staff and family members will identify common goals and express their concerns.
Which of the following conflict resolution strategies is the nurse manger implementing?
- correct answer Collaboration
, Collaboration involves both parties agreeing to work towards a common goal rather than individual
goals to fins a mutually satisfying solution to the conflict. The goal becomes what is best overall, rather
than what each individual wants or thinks is best.
A nurse in an acute care facility is caring for a client who is leaving against medical advice (AMA). Which
of the following actions should the nurse take? SATA
- correct answer Request the client sign an AMA form.
Notify the provider of client's intent.
Advise the client about the dangers of leaving.
A signed AMA form can assist with a counterclaim of negligence.
The nurse should immediately notify the provider of the clients intent to leave AMA.
The nurse should discuss the potential dangers of leaving AMA, such as complications of the clients
medical condition.
A charge nurse is conducting an in-service on advocacy for a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of
the following examples should the charge nurse include in the teaching as a demonstration of client
advocacy? SATA
- correct answer A nurse reports a procedure was completed incorrectly by another nurse to the charge
nurse.
A nurse arranges for an interpreter for a client who speaks a different language.
The nurse should report improper completion of a procedure to the charge nurse and complete an
incident report describing the incident. Reporting to the charge nurse is an act of client advocacy, which
allows the charge nurse to further monitor the clients condition and prevent negative outcomes.
Requesting an interpreter for a client who speaks a different language than the nurse. An interpreter will
facilitate understanding of the teaching and allow the client to communicate their needs to the nurse.
A nurse manger is working with a team to resolve an ethical dilemma. Which of the following steps
should the team take to make an informed decision?
- correct answer Identify and state the nature of the ethical dilemma.
List actions to take based on a list of alternatives.
Decide to select one alternative.
Communicate the justification for the decision.
