VATI RN Leadership Assessment Exam
Questions and Answers
Question 1
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.
Question 2
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.
Question 3
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.
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,Question 4
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
Question 5
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.
Question 6
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.
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, Question 7
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
1. Identify and state the nature of the ethical dilemma.
2. List actions to take based on a list of alternatives.
3. Decide to select one alternative.
4. Communicate the justification for the decision.
Question 8
A nurse suspects a client is developing opioid use disorder and reduces the clients
dosage of pain medication by 50% without a prescription from the provider. The
nurse checks on the client 1hr later and sees the client sitting up in a chair. The client
tells the nurse, "I am in too much pain to reach the nurse call button." The nurse is
liable for which of the following legal violations?
Correct Answer
Gross negligence
Question 9
A nurse is providing teaching for a client about advance directives. Which of the
following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer
My health care proxy will make my health care decisions when I am no longer able.
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Questions and Answers
Question 1
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.
Question 2
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.
Question 3
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.
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,Question 4
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
Question 5
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.
Question 6
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.
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, Question 7
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
1. Identify and state the nature of the ethical dilemma.
2. List actions to take based on a list of alternatives.
3. Decide to select one alternative.
4. Communicate the justification for the decision.
Question 8
A nurse suspects a client is developing opioid use disorder and reduces the clients
dosage of pain medication by 50% without a prescription from the provider. The
nurse checks on the client 1hr later and sees the client sitting up in a chair. The client
tells the nurse, "I am in too much pain to reach the nurse call button." The nurse is
liable for which of the following legal violations?
Correct Answer
Gross negligence
Question 9
A nurse is providing teaching for a client about advance directives. Which of the
following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer
My health care proxy will make my health care decisions when I am no longer able.
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