ATI RN
ATI Leadership Level 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A charge nurse on an obstetrical unit is preparing the shift assignment. Which of the following clients should be assigned to an RN who has floated from a medical-surgical unit?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Post-cesarean care with a PCA pump aligns with medical-surgical skills. Preeclampsia , nonstress tests , and premature rupture require obstetric expertise.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is reviewing laboratory reports for a group of clients. Which of the following diseases should the nurse report to the state health department?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pertussis is a reportable disease due to its contagious nature and public health implications.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is receiving a verbal prescription from the provider for a client who is having increased pain. The nurse should transcribe which of the following prescriptions in the client's medical record?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Morphine sulfate 10mg IV q 4hrs prn is clear and avoids unsafe abbreviations. MS and MSO4 risk confusion, and trailing zeros increase error risk.
Question 4 of 5
A charge nurse witnesses assistive personnel failing to follow facility protocol when discarding contaminated lines. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Discussing with the AP addresses the issue immediately, promoting correction. Alerting infection control , reinforcing protocols , or notifying the manager are secondary steps.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse on an inpatient care unit is working to help reduce unit costs. Which of the following actions is appropriate to include in the cost-containment plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using clean gloves for colostomy care saves costs without compromising safety. Storing saline risks contamination, delaying sharps disposal increases injury risk, and returning supplies violates infection control.