ATI RN
ATI Leadership Level 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A hospice nurse is caring for a client who has 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: D
Rationale: In hospice care, managing pain is prioritized, but benzodiazepines may contribute to excessive sedation, so withholding them while continuing the opioid is appropriate.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is delegating care for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assign to the LPN?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering an enema is within the LPN's scope of practice, making it an appropriate task to delegate.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Newly onset restlessness in a client with pneumonia may indicate a critical change, such as hypoxia, requiring immediate assessment.
Question 4 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: C
Rationale: Contacting the case manager facilitates exploring discharge options like home care or facilities. Delaying discharge doesn't solve the issue, recommending a facility is premature, and requesting family help may not be feasible.
Question 5 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: Addressing the issue directly with the AP provides immediate feedback and opportunity for correction.