LEADERSHIP ATI QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
5 elements to prove negligence Correct Answers 1. duty to
provide care as defined by a standard (care that should be given)
2. Breach of duty by failure to meet standard (failure to give
care that should have been given)
3. Forseeability of harm (knowing that failing to give the proper
standard of care may cause harm to the client)
4. Breach of duty has potential to cause harm (failing to meet
standard had potential to cause harm-relationship must be
provable)
5. harm occurs
5 major management functions Correct Answers planning
organizing
staffing
directing
controlling
5 rights of delegation Correct Answers right task
right circumstance
right person
right direction/communication
right supervision/evaluation
advance directive Correct Answers communicates clients
wishes regarding end of life care if client cannot do so
2 components: living will & durable power of attorney
, advocacy Correct Answers ensuring clients are properly
informed, rights are respected, and that they are receiving the
proper level of care
Assigning Correct Answers process of transferring authority,
accountability, and responsibility of client care to another
member of the HC team
Assignment factors Correct Answers client factors
-condition of client and level of care needed
-specific care needs
-need for special precautions
-procedures requiring a significant time commitment
health care team factors
-knowledge and skill level
-amount of supervision necessary
-staffing mix
-nurse to client ratio
-experience with similar clients
-familiarity of staff member with unit
authoritative leadership style Correct Answers makes decisions
for group
motivates by coercion
communication occurs down the chain of command
work output by staff is usually high-good for crisis situations
and bureaucratic settings
autonomy Correct Answers ability of client to make personal
decisions, even when those decisions may not be in the clients
own best interest