ATI RN
ATI Leadership Level 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is assessing a client who is unconscious following a motorvehicle crash. The client requires immediate surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Implied consent allows surgery without formal consent in life-saving emergencies. Delaying surgery , administrator consent , or anesthesiologist consent are inappropriate.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports acute pain but refuses IM medication. The nurse distracts the client and quickly administers the injection. This illustrates which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering the injection without consent is battery, involving unauthorized contact. Assault is a threat, libel is written defamation, and false imprisonment involves unlawful restraint.
Question 3 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: Low pain tolerance impacts immediate recovery, requiring urgent management. Social support , self-esteem , and food supply are important but less critical post-surgery.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse on a surgical unit is preparing to transfer a client to a rehabilitation facility. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the change-of-shift report?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wound care steps are critical for continuity of care. Pain medication timing , family dynamics , and bathing preferences are less essential for transfer.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted and diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. The client tells the nurse she has decided to go home. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Having the client sign an AMA form documents informed refusal. Sedatives are inappropriate, provider prescriptions aren't required, and security escalates unnecessarily.