ATI RN
ATI Leadership Level 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is preparing to care for a client who arrived via ambulance. The client is disoriented and has a cardiac arrhythmia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Implied consent applies in emergencies for disoriented clients , prioritizing life-saving treatment. Notifying risk management , obtaining client consent , or contacting kin delays urgent care.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following interdisciplinary team members should be consulted in regard to this client's care?
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: A mental health counselor addresses psychological issues, and a nutritional therapist manages malnutrition, both critical for anorexia. Physical and occupational (E) therapists and case managers are less central.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is comparing the rate of medication errors on the medical unit to the rate from a medical unit in a magnet hospital. Which of the following quality improvement methods is the nurse using?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Benchmarking compares performance metrics across units to identify improvements. Root cause analysis investigates errors, risk benefit analysis weighs interventions, and structure audits assess resources.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to discharge a client who has end-stage heart failure. the client's partner tells the nurse she can no longer handle caring for the client. which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Contacting the case manager facilitates exploring discharge options like home care or facilities. Delaying discharge doesn't solve the issue, recommending a facility is premature, and requesting family help may not be feasible.