ATI RN
ATI Leadership 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client scheduled for a tubal ligation procedure starts to cry as she is wheeled into the surgical suite. Which of the following nursing statements is an appropriate nursing response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acknowledging the client's emotional distress and affirming her autonomy to reconsider respects her feelings and decision-making.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing pressure ulcers on four clients to evaluate the effectiveness of a change in wound care procedure. Which of the following findings indicates wound healing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A deep red color indicates granulation tissue, a sign of wound healing, unlike erythema, increased exudate, or inflammation, which suggest infection.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to discharge a client who has end-stage heart failure. The client's partner tells the nurse she can no longer handle caring for the client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A case manager can explore alternative care options, such as home health or facility placement, to support the client and partner.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is delegating client care. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to assistive personnel?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using a pain rating scale is a low-risk task within the assistive personnel's scope, unlike invasive or technical tasks requiring RN expertise.
Extract:
Exhibit 1 Nurses' Notes 1315:
Client is postoperative following an open cholecystectomy, Client's partner is at bedside. Surgical dressing intact, with small amount of serosanguineous drainage on dressings. Client reports pain as 5 on a scale of 0 to 10. Client requests a dose of their pain medication. Client expresses concern regarding the cost of prescription medications. Client reports being unable to find transportation to follow-up appointment
Plan of Care
1300:
Case management referral for discharge planning.
Client will need home health referral for dressing changes Client to follow up with the provider at the clinic in 1 week.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse case manager is reviewing the electronic medical record of a postoperative client. Click to highlight the findings that require follow-up by the case manager.
| Client reports being unable to find transportation to follow-up appointment |
| Client expresses concern regarding the cost of prescription medications |
| Case management referral for discharge planning |
| Client will need home health referral for dressing changes |
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lack of transportation is a barrier to postoperative care, requiring case manager intervention to ensure follow-up appointments are accessible. Other findings are either already addressed or less urgent.