employees are eligible to take a leave of absence if they have worked except

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ATI Leadership Proctored Exam 2023

1. Employees are eligible to take a leave of absence if they have worked for the employer for at least: (EXCEPT)

A. At least 1,250 hours during the previous 12 months.
B. At least 12 months.
C. At least six months.
D. At a work site with 50 employees within a 75-mile radius.

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Employees are eligible to take a leave of absence if they have worked for the employer for at least 12 months, have worked at least 1,250 hours during the previous 12 months, and are at a work site with 50 or more employees, or at a site where 50 workers are employed within 75 miles of the work site. The statement 'At least six months' is incorrect as the requirement is for 12 months of work to be eligible for a leave of absence.

2. A nurse supervisor is planning an educational session for her staff regarding improving teamwork among different generations. Which of the following recommendations will reduce potential generational conflicts?

A. Involve only millennials in technology decisions.
B. Focus on the team as a whole, rather than individual generations.
C. Involve only the baby boomers in technology decisions.
D. Practice active and assertive communication techniques.

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Active and assertive communication will assist each generation to value the others� skills and perspectives.

3. Which of the following is likely to facilitate union activity?

A. Managers communicating effectively with employees
B. Managers listening to concerns of employees
C. Belief that low wages cause job dissatisfaction
D. Belief that supervisors are not understanding of unionizing

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because according to a study by Bilchik (2000), organizations are more likely to unionize if there is a belief that low wages cause job dissatisfaction. Choices A and B focus on effective communication and listening, which may actually prevent union activity by addressing employee concerns directly. Choice D, the belief that supervisors are not understanding of unionizing, may lead to dissatisfaction but doesn't directly facilitate union activity as the belief that low wages cause job dissatisfaction does.

4. What is the primary goal of a nursing informatics specialist?

A. Manage patient care
B. Implement new technology
C. Improve healthcare delivery
D. Support clinical decisions

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The primary goal of a nursing informatics specialist is to improve healthcare delivery. While managing patient care, implementing new technology, and supporting clinical decisions are important aspects of their role, the overarching objective is to enhance healthcare delivery by leveraging technology to improve patient outcomes, streamline processes, and optimize care. Therefore, the correct answer is to improve healthcare delivery.