TIA Leadership and Management in Nursing

Question 1

A nurse is assigned to care for four patients. Which patient should the nurse assess first?

Accepted Answer

A patient who had a seizure 30 minutes ago and is now postictal

Answer

A postictal patient after a seizure requires immediate assessment for airway patency, injury, and neurological status — safety takes priority.

Question 2

A nurse delegates morning baths to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). The nurse retains responsibility for:

Accepted Answer

Supervising the task and evaluating patient outcomes

Answer

Delegation transfers the task but not the accountability — the nurse is responsible for supervision and verifying patient outcomes.

Question 3

A nurse receives a verbal order from a physician by phone. What is the appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Repeat the order back to the physician to confirm accuracy, then document

Answer

Read-back of verbal/telephone orders is the required safety practice to prevent transcription errors before carrying out the order.

Question 4

A nurse witnesses a colleague make a medication error that caused patient harm. The nurse should first:

Accepted Answer

Assess the patient and notify the physician, then complete an incident report

Answer

Patient safety is the first priority — assess the patient, notify the provider, then complete the required incident report.

Question 5

A charge nurse is using transformational leadership. Which behavior best exemplifies this style?

Accepted Answer

Inspiring staff through a shared vision and mentoring professional growth

Answer

Transformational leadership motivates staff through inspiration, shared vision, and fostering professional development rather than through rewards and punishments.

TIA - Assessment Technologies Institute Practice Test

TIA - Assessment Technologies Institute Practice Test

TIA Leadership and Management in Nursing