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ATI CAPSTONE LEADERSHIP PROCTORED 2024 EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)

Question 1:

A nurse manager is reviewing the unit's fall prevention protocol after a recent
increase in patient falls. Which of the following interventions should the nurse
manager include in the updated protocol?

A. Implement hourly rounding to assess patient needs and offer assistance. B.
Encourage patients to stay in bed unless absolutely necessary. C. Assign all fall-
risk patients to a single room near the nurses' station. D. Use physical restraints for
all patients identified as fall risks.

Answer: A. Implement hourly rounding to assess patient needs and offer
assistance.

Question 2:

A charge nurse is mentoring a newly graduated nurse. The new nurse is assigned a
patient who has a history of aggressive behavior. What should the charge nurse
emphasize as the first priority in managing this patient?

A. Establishing a trusting nurse-patient relationship to de-escalate potential
aggression. B. Administering PRN sedative medication at the first sign of
aggression. C. Ensuring that security personnel are present during all patient
interactions. D. Isolating the patient from other patients to prevent potential harm.

Answer: A. Establishing a trusting nurse-patient relationship to de-escalate
potential aggression.

Question 3:

A nurse manager is developing a performance improvement plan for a staff nurse
who frequently misses medication administration times. Which strategy should be
included in the plan to address this issue?

,A. Providing additional training on time management and prioritization skills.
B. Increasing the nurse's workload to encourage better time management. C.
Reassigning the nurse to a different unit with less demanding patients. D.
Implementing a punitive system for missed medication times.

Answer: A. Providing additional training on time management and
prioritization skills.

Question 4:

A nursing unit is transitioning to a new electronic health record (EHR) system.
Which approach should the nurse manager take to ensure a smooth transition?

A. Conducting comprehensive training sessions for all staff prior to
implementation. B. Requiring staff to learn the new system on their own time to
minimize disruption. C. Phasing in the new system gradually over several months.
D. Allowing staff to use both the old and new systems concurrently until they feel
comfortable.

Answer: A. Conducting comprehensive training sessions for all staff prior to
implementation.

Question 5:

A nurse leader is planning a quality improvement project aimed at reducing
catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) on the unit. Which of the
following actions should be taken first?

A. Conducting a root cause analysis to identify factors contributing to
CAUTIs. B. Mandating the use of antibiotic prophylaxis for all patients with
catheters. C. Requiring staff to change catheters more frequently. D. Implementing
a new catheter insertion protocol without staff input.

Answer: A. Conducting a root cause analysis to identify factors contributing
to CAUTIs.

Question 6:

A nurse is leading a team in a simulation exercise for a mass casualty incident.
What is the primary objective of this exercise?

,A. To improve the team's ability to triage and manage a large number of
casualties efficiently. B. To evaluate the performance of individual team
members. C. To practice the evacuation procedures for the healthcare facility. D.
To test the hospital's communication systems under stress.

Answer: A. To improve the team's ability to triage and manage a large
number of casualties efficiently.

Question 7:

During a staff meeting, a nurse manager discusses the importance of evidence-
based practice (EBP). Which of the following actions best exemplifies the
implementation of EBP in clinical practice?

A. Regularly reviewing current research and integrating findings into patient
care protocols. B. Relying on clinical experience and intuition when making
patient care decisions. C. Following established protocols without considering new
research findings. D. Using only the hospital's standard procedures, regardless of
recent evidence.

Answer: A. Regularly reviewing current research and integrating findings
into patient care protocols.

Question 8:

A nurse manager is preparing an annual budget for the unit. Which of the
following should be prioritized to ensure high-quality patient care?

A. Allocating funds for ongoing staff education and professional development.
B. Reducing staffing levels to lower overall costs. C. Limiting the purchase of new
equipment to save money. D. Delaying maintenance of current equipment to
balance the budget.

Answer: A. Allocating funds for ongoing staff education and professional
development.

Question 9:

A nurse manager notices an increase in medication errors on the unit. What should
be the first step in addressing this issue?

, A. Conducting a thorough investigation to identify the root causes of the
errors. B. Implementing stricter disciplinary measures for nurses who make errors.
C. Increasing the frequency of medication administration audits. D. Mandating
double-checking of all medications by two nurses.

Answer: A. Conducting a thorough investigation to identify the root causes of
the errors.

Question 10:

A new policy has been introduced requiring nurses to document patient education
activities. How can the nurse manager best ensure compliance with this policy?

A. Providing training sessions to emphasize the importance and methods of
proper documentation. B. Instituting penalties for nurses who fail to document
patient education. C. Assigning a dedicated staff member to handle all patient
education documentation. D. Monitoring compliance through random chart audits
and feedback.

Answer: A. Providing training sessions to emphasize the importance and
methods of proper documentation.

Question 11:

A nurse leader is tasked with improving team communication during patient
handoffs. Which strategy is most effective for achieving this goal?

A. Implementing the SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment,
Recommendation) technique for all handoffs. B. Allowing nurses to choose
their preferred method of communication. C. Conducting handoffs via email to
ensure all information is documented. D. Limiting handoff reports to critical
information only.

Answer: A. Implementing the SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment,
Recommendation) technique for all handoffs.

Question 12:

A nurse manager is planning a team-building retreat for the nursing staff. What is
the primary objective of such an event?

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