ATI RN
ATI Leadership Level 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A charge nurse notices that two staff nurses are not taking meal breaks during their shifts. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Understanding the reasons for not taking breaks informs subsequent actions to address the issue.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing an older adult client who was brought to the emergency department by his adult son, who reports that the client fell at home. The nurse suspect's elder abuse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking the son to leave allows private, safe discussion with the client about possible abuse. Filing a report follows assessment. Discharging risks further harm without investigation. Questioning with the son present may intimidate the client, hindering disclosure.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is comparing the rate of medication errors on the medical unit to the rate from a medical unit in a magnet hospital. Which of the following quality improvement methods is the nurse using?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Benchmarking compares performance metrics across units to identify improvements. Root cause analysis investigates errors, risk benefit analysis weighs interventions, and structure audits assess resources.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is orientating a newly license nurse about client confidentiality. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encrypting PHI in emails complies with HIPAA regulations, ensuring the security of client information.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who requests information about the prevalence of Tay-Sachs disease. Which of the following resources should the nurse use to obtain this information?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Evidence-based journals provide reliable prevalence data. Providers may lack specific statistics, case managers focus on care coordination, and user-edited websites risk inaccuracy.