ATI Capstone Leadership – Final Exam Review
Questions and Answers
1. Delegation
Q: Which task can the RN safely delegate to a UAP?
A: Assisting a stable patient with ambulation.
2. Leadership Styles
Q: A nurse manager who makes decisions independently and expects compliance is
demonstrating which leadership style?
A: Autocratic.
3. Conflict Resolution
Q: What is the most effective first step in resolving conflict between staff members?
A: Encourage open communication to identify the issue.
4. Prioritization
Q: Which patient should the nurse see first after receiving shift report?
A: Post-op patient with new onset shortness of breath.
5. Quality Improvement
Q: What is the primary purpose of a root cause analysis after a sentinel event?
A: Identify system issues to prevent recurrence.
6. Advocacy
Q: A nurse advocating for safe staffing ratios is fulfilling which professional role?
A: Patient advocate.
7. Ethical Principles
Q: Respecting a patient’s decision to refuse treatment demonstrates which ethical principle?
A: Autonomy.
8. Communication
Q: What is the most effective strategy when giving feedback to staff?
A: Focus on specific behaviors, not personal traits.
9. Disaster Management
Q: During a mass casualty event, which patients are triaged first?
A: Those with life-threatening but treatable injuries.
10. Change Management
Q: According to Lewin’s Change Theory, what is the first stage of implementing change?
A: Unfreezing.
11. Delegation Principles
Q: Which factor must the RN always consider before delegating a task?
A: The scope of practice of the delegatee.
, 12. Leadership Roles
Q: A nurse leader who inspires staff by sharing a compelling vision is demonstrating which
leadership style?
A: Transformational.
13. Risk Management
Q: What is the nurse’s priority action after discovering a medication error?
A: Assess the patient’s condition.
14. Teamwork
Q: Which strategy best promotes interprofessional collaboration?
A: Regular interdisciplinary team meetings.
15. Legal Issues
Q: A nurse who restrains a patient without a provider’s order may be charged with what?
A: False imprisonment.
16. Time Management
Q: Which action demonstrates effective time management for a charge nurse?
A: Prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity.
17. Delegation Safety
Q: Which task should NOT be delegated to a UAP?
A: Administering oral medications.
18. Leadership Accountability
Q: A nurse leader accepts responsibility for unit outcomes. This reflects which principle?
A: Accountability.
19. Patient Safety
Q: What is the nurse’s priority when implementing a new safety protocol?
A: Educating staff on proper procedures.
20. Ethical Dilemma
Q: A nurse disagrees with a provider’s order that may harm the patient. What is the best action?
A: Advocate by clarifying and escalating concerns.
21. Interprofessional Collaboration
Q: Which behavior best supports collaboration with physicians?
A: Sharing patient updates during rounds.
22. Leadership Theory
Q: Which theory emphasizes leader–follower relationships and situational adaptation?
A: Situational leadership theory.
23. Incident Reporting
Q: What is the primary purpose of completing an incident report?
A: Improve patient safety through system review.
24. Delegation Principles
Q: When delegating, the RN must always retain what?
Questions and Answers
1. Delegation
Q: Which task can the RN safely delegate to a UAP?
A: Assisting a stable patient with ambulation.
2. Leadership Styles
Q: A nurse manager who makes decisions independently and expects compliance is
demonstrating which leadership style?
A: Autocratic.
3. Conflict Resolution
Q: What is the most effective first step in resolving conflict between staff members?
A: Encourage open communication to identify the issue.
4. Prioritization
Q: Which patient should the nurse see first after receiving shift report?
A: Post-op patient with new onset shortness of breath.
5. Quality Improvement
Q: What is the primary purpose of a root cause analysis after a sentinel event?
A: Identify system issues to prevent recurrence.
6. Advocacy
Q: A nurse advocating for safe staffing ratios is fulfilling which professional role?
A: Patient advocate.
7. Ethical Principles
Q: Respecting a patient’s decision to refuse treatment demonstrates which ethical principle?
A: Autonomy.
8. Communication
Q: What is the most effective strategy when giving feedback to staff?
A: Focus on specific behaviors, not personal traits.
9. Disaster Management
Q: During a mass casualty event, which patients are triaged first?
A: Those with life-threatening but treatable injuries.
10. Change Management
Q: According to Lewin’s Change Theory, what is the first stage of implementing change?
A: Unfreezing.
11. Delegation Principles
Q: Which factor must the RN always consider before delegating a task?
A: The scope of practice of the delegatee.
, 12. Leadership Roles
Q: A nurse leader who inspires staff by sharing a compelling vision is demonstrating which
leadership style?
A: Transformational.
13. Risk Management
Q: What is the nurse’s priority action after discovering a medication error?
A: Assess the patient’s condition.
14. Teamwork
Q: Which strategy best promotes interprofessional collaboration?
A: Regular interdisciplinary team meetings.
15. Legal Issues
Q: A nurse who restrains a patient without a provider’s order may be charged with what?
A: False imprisonment.
16. Time Management
Q: Which action demonstrates effective time management for a charge nurse?
A: Prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity.
17. Delegation Safety
Q: Which task should NOT be delegated to a UAP?
A: Administering oral medications.
18. Leadership Accountability
Q: A nurse leader accepts responsibility for unit outcomes. This reflects which principle?
A: Accountability.
19. Patient Safety
Q: What is the nurse’s priority when implementing a new safety protocol?
A: Educating staff on proper procedures.
20. Ethical Dilemma
Q: A nurse disagrees with a provider’s order that may harm the patient. What is the best action?
A: Advocate by clarifying and escalating concerns.
21. Interprofessional Collaboration
Q: Which behavior best supports collaboration with physicians?
A: Sharing patient updates during rounds.
22. Leadership Theory
Q: Which theory emphasizes leader–follower relationships and situational adaptation?
A: Situational leadership theory.
23. Incident Reporting
Q: What is the primary purpose of completing an incident report?
A: Improve patient safety through system review.
24. Delegation Principles
Q: When delegating, the RN must always retain what?
