ATI RN Leadership Online Practice 2013A

49. A staff nurse detects alcohol on the breath of another nurse working on the unit. He observes that her gait seems unsteady, and she occasionally slurs her speech. Which of the following actions should the nurse take if he suspects that his colleague is under the influence of alcohol? Notify the charge nurse of his assessment 50. A nurse manager needs to address an increased rate of client medication errors. Which of the following strategies represents an authoritarian approach to managing this issue? Inform the staff of the penalties that can result from med errors 51. A hospital has been notified of a train derailment resulting in multiple clients experiencing life threatening injuries. The external disaster plan has been activated Identify stable clients for transfer to a surgical unit. 52. A nursing unit is undergoing changes to accommodate new bariatric services that will be available on the unit. Some staff members have verbalized displeasure with the changes. Which of the following should the charge nurse do? (Select all that apply.) Role model a positive approach to the changes Encourage staff members who support the changes to discuss the issue with resistant staff 53. A charge nurse is reviewing the plan care for a client who has active herpes simplex lesions. Wear a gown and gloves when caring for the client 54. A nurse has four client assignments on a maternal newborn unit. Which of the following tasks can be delegate to an AP? 60. An older adult client being discharged with post op infection requires home IV antibiotics through PICC line. Case manager perform prior to discharge?