ATI RN
ATI Leadership 2023 I 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: C
Rationale: Cutaneous anthrax, caused by Bacillus anthracis, requires antibiotics to prevent systemic spread, unlike antivirals or masks, which are relevant for other forms of anthrax.
Question 2 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: D
Rationale: Changing peripheral IV tubing every 96 hours follows Infusion Nurses Society standards, balancing cost-effectiveness and safety, unlike more frequent changes needed for TPN or IV solution bags.
Question 3 of 5
Nurses on an inpatient care unit are working to help reduce unit costs. Which of the following actions is appropriate to include in the cost-containment plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Returning unused supplies reduces waste and costs while adhering to facility policies, unlike options that risk infection or safety.
Question 4 of 5
A client scheduled for a tubal ligation procedure starts to cry as she is wheeled into the surgical suite. Which of the following nursing statements is an appropriate nursing response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acknowledging the client's emotional distress and affirming her autonomy to reconsider respects her feelings and decision-making.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has meningitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreased consciousness suggests worsening intracranial pressure, a life-threatening complication of meningitis requiring urgent reporting.