ATI RN
ATI Leadership Proctored Exam 2023 Questions
Extract:
Client with terminal illness and severe pain
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: Somnolence is an expected side effect in hospice care; continuing pain relief prioritizes comfort unless respiratory depression occurs.
Extract:
Older adult client
Question 2 of 5
A home health nurse is assessing an older adult client's home after providing teaching about home safety. Which of the following actions by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Setting the water heater to 120°F prevents scalding, demonstrating safe home practices.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse manager is leading a discussion about ethical dilemmas. Which of the following situations should the nurse manager include as an example of an ethical dilemma?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This situation involves conflicting parental authority and adolescent autonomy, presenting a true ethical dilemma.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse manager is receiving report and is faced with the following situations that require interventions. Which of the following should the nurse manager address first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Staffing shortages impact unit functioning and patient safety, requiring immediate attention.
Extract:
Client is unconscious following a motor-vehicle crash
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is assessing a client who is unconscious following a motor-vehicle crash. The client requires immediate surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In emergencies, implied consent allows treatment without formal consent to prevent harm, justifying immediate surgery for the unconscious client.