ATI RN
ATI RN Leadership 2019 A Questions
Extract:
A client who has back pain and is provided a prescription for oxycodone
Question 1 of 5
A client who has back pain presents to an emergency department and is provided a prescription for oxycodone. A staff nurse tells the charge nurse that they think the client is seeking drugs and is not actually in distress. Which of the following responses should the charge nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acknowledging clients as experts on their pain respects their self-report, ensuring appropriate pain management. Other responses risk bias or delay in care.
Extract:
A client who is 3 days postoperative following an open reduction and internal fixation of the right hip
Question 2 of 5
A case manager is planning an interprofessional conference for a client who is 3 days postoperative following an open reduction and internal fixation of the right hip. Which of the following concerns is the priority for discussion at the conference?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Refusal of physical therapy risks complications and delayed recovery, making it the priority for interdisciplinary discussion to ensure optimal outcomes.
Extract:
A client who is 3 days postoperative following open heart surgery
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 3 days postoperative following open heart surgery and will be transferred to the medical-surgical unit. Which of the following information should the nurse plan to include in the verbal report?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Level of consciousness is critical for monitoring neurological status post-surgery, ensuring timely intervention if issues arise. Other information is less urgent or irrelevant.
Extract:
Two nurses contending over workload
Question 4 of 5
Two nurses on a unit each contend that the other is not doing a fair share of work. The conflict is affecting the functioning of the unit. A charge nurse should approach this conflict in which of the following ways?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Exploring solutions with the nurses promotes collaboration and addresses workload concerns directly, improving unit function. Other approaches avoid or oversimplify the issue.
Extract:
A client who is scheduled for a total knee arthroplasty and speaks a different language than the nurse
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a client who is scheduled for a total knee arthroplasty and speaks a different language than the nurse. Which of the following interprofessional team members should the nurse include in the discussion?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An interpreter ensures effective communication by overcoming the language barrier, allowing the client to understand preoperative instructions and risks, which is critical for informed consent.