ATI RN Leadership Exam Practice
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Question>> 1
A nurse enters the room of an older adult pt & finds him
attempting to crawl over the side rail of his bed. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
A. tell the pt that he will be put in restraints if he attempts
to get out of bed again
B. ask an AP to sit w/ the pt
C. remind the pt to stay in bed
D. restrain the pt immediately to prevent self-harm
Correct Answer>>
B. ask an assistive personnel to sit w/ the pt Rationales..
This pt is at risk of falling. Having an AP sit w/ the pt protects
him from harm. The nurse can contact the provider to
discuss care options for this pt (restraints / placing an
audible alarm)
A. the nurse in this situation is threatening the pt w/
restraints if a change in behavior does not occur, which is a
form of assault
C. this pt is at risk of falling, & this action will not promote
the pt's immediate safety. Nurses are negligent for failing to
make provisions for pt safety when the situation requires
D. the nurse should apply restraints only when necessary to
protect the pt from harm & after all other alternative
measures are exhausted
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,Question>> 2
A charge nurse overhears a unit nurse informing other unit
nurses that the charge nurse is fiving preferential tx to the
unit nurses on the night shift. Which of the following
approaches by the charge nurse reflects an assertive
response this conflict?
A. understanding that the unit nurse is misinformed & taking
no action
B. assigning the unit nurse to work the night shift to facilitate
direct experience w/ the night shift
C. meeting one on one w/ the unit nurse to discuss these
concerns
D. confronting the unit nurse during the next unit meeting
regarding this statement
Correct Answer>>
C. meeting one on one w/ the unit nurse to discuss these
concerns Rationales..
The charge nurse should schedule a time to speak privately
w/ the nurse nurse
about the situation. Assertive behavior involves discussing a
situation directly w/ the person involved
A. avoidance by the charge nurse is a form of passive
behavior, which does not solve the conflict
B. a unit nurse should not be reassigned to the night shift for
the purpose of gaining experience of the night shift. The
charge nurse should provide guidance in this situation w/ the
unit nurse in another manner
D. the charge nurse should not confront the unit nurse about
the situation in front of other staff members. This action can
create further conflict between both parties & does not solve
the present issue
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,Question>> 3
A charge nurse on a med surg unit is making assignments for
the oncoming shift. Which of the following pts should the
charge nurse assign to a LPN?
A. a pt who requires an updated plan of care following a dx
of cancer
B. a pt who is postop following a total hip replacement &
requires discharge teaching
C. a pt who has a prescription for irrigation of an indwelling
urinary catheter
D. a pt who has just arrived from PACU & requires a head-
to-toe assessment
Correct Answer>>
C. a pt who has a prescription for irrigation of an indwelling
urinary catheter Rationales...
It is w/in the scope of practice of an LPN to irrigate an
indwelling urinary catheter when prescribed by a provider
A. an RN should develop & update a pt's plan of care
B. an RN should provide discharge teaching to a pt
D. an RN should perform an assessment of a pt
Question>> 4
A nurse manager is evaluating the time-management
strategies of a newly licensed nurse on the ped unit. Which
of the following actions taken by the nurse are effective
time-management strategies?
A. completing one task before beginning another task
B. documenting pt care at the end of the shift
C. taking time to plan care at the beginning of the shift
D. completing more time-consuming tasks at the end of
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, the shift
E. mentally visualizing a procedure prior to gathering
equipment
Correct Answer>>
A. completing one task before beginning another task
C. taking time to plan care at the beginning of the shift
E. mentally visualizing a procedure prior to gathering
equipment Rationales..
Completing one task before beginning another task,
planning care at the beginning of the shift, and mentally
visualizing a procedure prior to gathering equipment are
effective time management strategies for the newly licensed
nurse. Daily planning is important for managing and
prioritizing tasks
B. documenting pt care at the end of shift is not an
effective time management strategy. The newly licensed
nurse should document care as soon as possible after an
intervention is completed to facilitate accuracy and thorough
documentation
D. completing more time-consuming tasks at the end of the
shift is not an effective time management strategy. The
newly licensed nurse should complete more difficult /
strenuous tasks earlier in the day when energy levels are
higher. This strategy also helps avoid procrastination
Question>> 5
A charge nurse finds an increased incidence of health care
associated infections (HAIs) on a long term care unit. Which
priority action should the charge nurse take to address the
problem?
A. monitor the staff's hand hygiene techniques
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Questions and Answers Top Rated
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Question>> 1
A nurse enters the room of an older adult pt & finds him
attempting to crawl over the side rail of his bed. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
A. tell the pt that he will be put in restraints if he attempts
to get out of bed again
B. ask an AP to sit w/ the pt
C. remind the pt to stay in bed
D. restrain the pt immediately to prevent self-harm
Correct Answer>>
B. ask an assistive personnel to sit w/ the pt Rationales..
This pt is at risk of falling. Having an AP sit w/ the pt protects
him from harm. The nurse can contact the provider to
discuss care options for this pt (restraints / placing an
audible alarm)
A. the nurse in this situation is threatening the pt w/
restraints if a change in behavior does not occur, which is a
form of assault
C. this pt is at risk of falling, & this action will not promote
the pt's immediate safety. Nurses are negligent for failing to
make provisions for pt safety when the situation requires
D. the nurse should apply restraints only when necessary to
protect the pt from harm & after all other alternative
measures are exhausted
Page 1 of 76
,Question>> 2
A charge nurse overhears a unit nurse informing other unit
nurses that the charge nurse is fiving preferential tx to the
unit nurses on the night shift. Which of the following
approaches by the charge nurse reflects an assertive
response this conflict?
A. understanding that the unit nurse is misinformed & taking
no action
B. assigning the unit nurse to work the night shift to facilitate
direct experience w/ the night shift
C. meeting one on one w/ the unit nurse to discuss these
concerns
D. confronting the unit nurse during the next unit meeting
regarding this statement
Correct Answer>>
C. meeting one on one w/ the unit nurse to discuss these
concerns Rationales..
The charge nurse should schedule a time to speak privately
w/ the nurse nurse
about the situation. Assertive behavior involves discussing a
situation directly w/ the person involved
A. avoidance by the charge nurse is a form of passive
behavior, which does not solve the conflict
B. a unit nurse should not be reassigned to the night shift for
the purpose of gaining experience of the night shift. The
charge nurse should provide guidance in this situation w/ the
unit nurse in another manner
D. the charge nurse should not confront the unit nurse about
the situation in front of other staff members. This action can
create further conflict between both parties & does not solve
the present issue
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,Question>> 3
A charge nurse on a med surg unit is making assignments for
the oncoming shift. Which of the following pts should the
charge nurse assign to a LPN?
A. a pt who requires an updated plan of care following a dx
of cancer
B. a pt who is postop following a total hip replacement &
requires discharge teaching
C. a pt who has a prescription for irrigation of an indwelling
urinary catheter
D. a pt who has just arrived from PACU & requires a head-
to-toe assessment
Correct Answer>>
C. a pt who has a prescription for irrigation of an indwelling
urinary catheter Rationales...
It is w/in the scope of practice of an LPN to irrigate an
indwelling urinary catheter when prescribed by a provider
A. an RN should develop & update a pt's plan of care
B. an RN should provide discharge teaching to a pt
D. an RN should perform an assessment of a pt
Question>> 4
A nurse manager is evaluating the time-management
strategies of a newly licensed nurse on the ped unit. Which
of the following actions taken by the nurse are effective
time-management strategies?
A. completing one task before beginning another task
B. documenting pt care at the end of the shift
C. taking time to plan care at the beginning of the shift
D. completing more time-consuming tasks at the end of
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, the shift
E. mentally visualizing a procedure prior to gathering
equipment
Correct Answer>>
A. completing one task before beginning another task
C. taking time to plan care at the beginning of the shift
E. mentally visualizing a procedure prior to gathering
equipment Rationales..
Completing one task before beginning another task,
planning care at the beginning of the shift, and mentally
visualizing a procedure prior to gathering equipment are
effective time management strategies for the newly licensed
nurse. Daily planning is important for managing and
prioritizing tasks
B. documenting pt care at the end of shift is not an
effective time management strategy. The newly licensed
nurse should document care as soon as possible after an
intervention is completed to facilitate accuracy and thorough
documentation
D. completing more time-consuming tasks at the end of the
shift is not an effective time management strategy. The
newly licensed nurse should complete more difficult /
strenuous tasks earlier in the day when energy levels are
higher. This strategy also helps avoid procrastination
Question>> 5
A charge nurse finds an increased incidence of health care
associated infections (HAIs) on a long term care unit. Which
priority action should the charge nurse take to address the
problem?
A. monitor the staff's hand hygiene techniques
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