ATI RN
ATI RN Leadership 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A newly licensed nurse is floating to an unfamiliar unit and determines that he does not have sufficient experience to safely care for his assigned clients. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Requesting assignment modification ensures safe care. Notifying the risk manager (
A) is not immediate, documentation (
C) doesn’t solve the issue, and accepting with help (
D) risks safety.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has early-stage Alzheimer's disease. In which of the following actions is the nurse acting as a client advocate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Requesting a referral for reminiscent therapy sessions is advocacy, as it seeks resources to enhance the client's quality of life. Reorienting (
A) and assisting with ambulation (
D) are direct care, and assessments (
B) are clinical tasks, not advocacy.
Question 3 of 5
The family members of an older adult client are expressing conflict over whether the client should have surgery that is recommended by the provider. The oldest adult child has durable power of attorney for health care for the client. The client is oriented to person, place, and time. Which of the following people has the legal authority to make this health care decision?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The client, being competent, has legal authority to make decisions, overriding the power of attorney. The child (
A), partner (
B), and provider (
C) lack authority if the client is competent.
Question 4 of 5
A charge nurse is educating a group of newly licensed nurses about the case management approach to client care. Which of the following statements by a newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the responsibilities of a nurse in case management?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Critical pathways ensure standardized, evidence-based care in case management. Specific tasks (
A) and delegation (
C) are partial roles, and advanced training (
D) is unrelated.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for placement of a central venous access device. Which of the following actions is the nurse's responsibility in the informed consent process?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing understanding ensures informed consent. Discussing options (
A) and risks (
B) is the provider’s role, and photocopying (
C) is administrative.