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ATI LPN · Nursing Leadership and Management · Conflict Resolution in Nursing

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Question 1 of 5

What should a nurse-manager do to reduce the potential for bias when interviewing candidates?

A. Conduct single, rather than multiple, interviews.

B. Trust his or her first impressions of an applicant.

C. Avoid taking notes during the interview.

D. Have at least one other colleague join in the interview.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Have at least one other colleague join in the interview.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse has the title of Dean of the School of Nursing. Which type of power does this represent?

A. Coercive

B. Expert

C. Reward

D. Legitimate

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Legitimate

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is delegating the application of a cold pack to a client's knee to an assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide to ensure safe care?

A. Apply the cold pack directly to the skin for 30 minutes.'

B. Check the client's skin under the cold pack every 10 minutes.'

C. Leave the cold pack in place continuously for 2 hours.'

D. Cover the cold pack with a thin towel and apply for no more than 20 minutes.'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Cover the cold pack with a thin towel and apply for no more than 20 minutes.'

Question 4 of 5

In the local restaurant, the nurse overhears another hospital staff member talking to a friend about a client. The staff member discloses that the client was just diagnosed with lung cancer. What is the most appropriate action by the nurse?

A. Do not approach the staff member in the restaurant.

B. Ask the staff member not to discuss anything about the client.

C. Contact the staff member's clinical manager and report the behavior.

D. Tell the client that the staff member was discussing confidential information.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Ask the staff member not to discuss anything about the client.

Question 5 of 5

The nursing home client diagnosed with a community-acquired pneumonia is being admitted to the unit. Which health-care provider's order should be implemented first?

A. Administer ceftriaxone 50 mg IVPB every 24 hours.

B. Apply oxygen 2 L via nasal cannula.

C. Obtain a sputum specimen for culture and sensitivity.

D. Place the elderly client in respiratory isolation.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Obtain a sputum specimen for culture and sensitivity.

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