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ATI LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
PROCTORED EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATED VERSION SPECIFIC TO 2026/27
ACTUAL EXAM
The LPN/LVN spends time exploring the agency mission statement with the
nursing assistants who work that shift. They create a list of ways they can
contribute to achieving the agency goals. This process is called
a. stress management.
b.problem solving.
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c. team building
d.conflict resolution. - ANSWERS-ANS: C
Rationale: Team building is a process by which employees become
committed to management goals. The scenario does not describe any of
the other options
The action the LPN/LVN charge nurse takes independently that would most
likely require conflict resolution at the unit level is
a. organizing shift activities before morning report.
b.making sure the necessary equipment and supplies are available.
c. eliminating morning breaks and adding 10 minutes to the lunch hour.
d.creating a calm, supportive environment. - ANSWERS-ANS: C
Rationale: Unilaterally changing working conditions will create stress and
conflict and
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require conflict resolution. The other options are desirable actions.
The LPN/LVN charge nurse notices that a nursing assistant has not weighed
her assigned residents. The best statement by the nurse is: a. "You didn't
weigh your assigned residents this morning. Let's get with the program." b.
"I
need to have you weigh your assigned residents and report to me by
10 AM." c. "Would you mind explaining why you didn't weigh your
residents today?" d.
"You've been goofing off lately. Not weighing your assigned residents
is a good example of this." - ANSWERS-ANS: B
Rationale: This is straightforward and assertive and resolves a clinical
problem. The other options fail to provide a solution to the clinical problem
created by the nursing assistant's failure to obtain the weights.
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The LPN/LVN charge nurse asks the nurse manager, "How can I motivate
the nursing assistants on my shift?" The best answer would be: a.
"Motivation is an inner force. You can't motivate someone else, but
understanding the things that are important to workers can be helpful." b.
"Encouragement is the only way. If you praise and encourage the workers,
you will have them eating out of your hand and doing their best." c.
"Money is the only thing that motivates workers. Since you can't set a
higher salary, you can't change their motivation." d.
"Communicate! Communicate! Communicate! Be
clear and specific. Spell things out.
Give the impression that you know what you're talking about at all times." -
ANSWERSANS: A
Rationale: The idea that motivation is an inner force most accurately explains
motivation.
ATI LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
PROCTORED EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATED VERSION SPECIFIC TO 2026/27
ACTUAL EXAM
The LPN/LVN spends time exploring the agency mission statement with the
nursing assistants who work that shift. They create a list of ways they can
contribute to achieving the agency goals. This process is called
a. stress management.
b.problem solving.
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c. team building
d.conflict resolution. - ANSWERS-ANS: C
Rationale: Team building is a process by which employees become
committed to management goals. The scenario does not describe any of
the other options
The action the LPN/LVN charge nurse takes independently that would most
likely require conflict resolution at the unit level is
a. organizing shift activities before morning report.
b.making sure the necessary equipment and supplies are available.
c. eliminating morning breaks and adding 10 minutes to the lunch hour.
d.creating a calm, supportive environment. - ANSWERS-ANS: C
Rationale: Unilaterally changing working conditions will create stress and
conflict and
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require conflict resolution. The other options are desirable actions.
The LPN/LVN charge nurse notices that a nursing assistant has not weighed
her assigned residents. The best statement by the nurse is: a. "You didn't
weigh your assigned residents this morning. Let's get with the program." b.
"I
need to have you weigh your assigned residents and report to me by
10 AM." c. "Would you mind explaining why you didn't weigh your
residents today?" d.
"You've been goofing off lately. Not weighing your assigned residents
is a good example of this." - ANSWERS-ANS: B
Rationale: This is straightforward and assertive and resolves a clinical
problem. The other options fail to provide a solution to the clinical problem
created by the nursing assistant's failure to obtain the weights.
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The LPN/LVN charge nurse asks the nurse manager, "How can I motivate
the nursing assistants on my shift?" The best answer would be: a.
"Motivation is an inner force. You can't motivate someone else, but
understanding the things that are important to workers can be helpful." b.
"Encouragement is the only way. If you praise and encourage the workers,
you will have them eating out of your hand and doing their best." c.
"Money is the only thing that motivates workers. Since you can't set a
higher salary, you can't change their motivation." d.
"Communicate! Communicate! Communicate! Be
clear and specific. Spell things out.
Give the impression that you know what you're talking about at all times." -
ANSWERSANS: A
Rationale: The idea that motivation is an inner force most accurately explains
motivation.
