ATI RN
ATI RN Leadership 2023 Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Client admitted earlier that day, refuses two medications stating, 'I've never taken these before.'
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a rehabilitation facility is administering medications to a client who was admitted earlier that day. The client refuses two of the medications, stating, 'I've never taken these before.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Comparing the medication record with transfer orders identifies discrepancies, ensuring safety before proceeding.
Extract:
Client with peripheral vascular disease and absent pedal pulse; Client with MRSA and temperature of 38°C; Client 12 hr post-laminectomy unable to void; Client newly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer scheduled for IV chemotherapy.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for four clients. The nurse should recognize that which of the following clients is the highest priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An absent pedal pulse indicates potential arterial occlusion, a critical condition requiring immediate intervention to prevent tissue damage.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is serving on a committee whose task is to plan cost-effective care at the facility. Which of the following client care tasks should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Changing IV tubing every 96 hours balances infection prevention with cost-effectiveness, aligning with standard practice.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is participating in the development of a disaster management plan for a hospital. For which of the following actions by the resources is the highest priority to have available in response to a bioterrorism event?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: PPE is critical to protect staff from biological agents in a bioterrorism event, prioritizing safety and containment.
Extract:
Contaminated linens discarded incorrectly.
Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse witnesses an assistive personnel (AP) failing to follow facility protocol when discarding contaminated linens. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Discussing the issue directly with the AP allows immediate correction and education, prioritizing infection control.