ATI RN
ATI Leadership Level 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department admits a client who has been exposed to cutaneous anthrax. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cutaneous anthrax requires antibiotics for treatment. N95 masks are for airborne pathogens, antivirals are ineffective, and surgical masks aren't needed for cutaneous anthrax.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is receiving a verbal prescription from the provider for a client who is having increased pain. The nurse should transcribe which of the following prescriptions in the client's medical record?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Morphine sulfate 10mg IV q 4hrs prn is clear and avoids unsafe abbreviations. MS and MSO4 risk confusion, and trailing zeros increase error risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse participating in the development of a disaster management plan for a hospital. The nurse should recognize that which of the following resources is the highest priority to have available in response to a bioterrorism event?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PPE is critical in a bioterrorism event to protect healthcare workers and prevent disease spread.
Question 5 of 5
A case manager is preparing a discharge plan for a client following coronary artery bypass grafting surgery. Which of the following client issues should the nurse address first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Unmanaged pain can hinder recovery and rehabilitation, making it the priority issue.