ATI RN
ATI Leadership 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A hospice nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness and reports severe pain. After the nurse administers the prescribed opioid and benzodiazepine, the client becomes somnolent and difficult to arouse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Withholding the benzodiazepine while continuing the opioid prioritizes pain management in hospice care while reducing sedation risks.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse overhears two assistive personnel (AP) discussing a client's care in the cafeteria. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Instructing the AP to stop immediately halts the confidentiality breach, preserving client privacy. Other actions (notifying provider, incident report, reassignment) are less immediate or unnecessary.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a client who has terminal cancer and is refusing chemotherapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Respecting the client's autonomy, the nurse should inform the provider of the refusal to ensure coordinated care, avoiding coercion or unprofessional sympathy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse witnesses a coworker not following facility procedure when discarding the unused portion of a controlled substance. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Filing an anonymous report, identifying witnesses, documenting the incident, and submitting a report ensure accountability and prevent recurrence without workplace tension.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of assistive personnel about airborne precautions. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An N95 respirator is required for measles, an airborne disease, to protect against droplet nuclei transmission.