ATI RN
ATI RN Leadership Retake 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is a member of a quality improvement committee utilizing the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) model for quality improvement. The nurse should identify evaluation as part of which of the following components of the PDCA model?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Check phase involves evaluating the results of implemented changes to assess effectiveness. Do is implementation, Act is adjustment based on evaluation, and Plan is designing interventions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is conducting a disaster preparedness drill with a group of nurses who are orienting to the facility. Which of the following triage tag colors should the nurse instruct the group to apply to a client who has full-thickness burns on 72% of his body?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Black tags are for clients with likely fatal injuries, like 72% full-thickness burns, prioritizing resources. Green is for minor injuries, yellow for stable but delayed care, and red for critical but survivable cases.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse manager is developing a protocol to reduce the incidence of UTIs in clients who have an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the protocol?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Maintaining a closed system prevents pathogen entry, reducing UTI risk. Antiseptics may irritate, routine irrigation increases infection risk, and a 4-day limit isn’t evidence-based.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is updating a postoperative client's plan of care. The nurse should include which of the following as the priority interventions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using an incentive spirometer prevents atelectasis and promotes lung expansion, a priority post-surgery. Repositioning, hydration, and ambulation are important but secondary to respiratory care.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to discharge a client from an acute care facility to home. Which of the following information should the nurse plan to include in the client's discharge documentation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reconciled medications ensure safe home medication management. DNR status, acuity, and lab results are less critical for discharge documentation.