ATI RN
ATI Leadership 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who had a stroke 2 days ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a need for a referral to speech-language pathology?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Impaired voluntary cough suggests swallowing difficulties, increasing aspiration risk, which a speech-language pathologist can address.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is triaging four clients following a mass casualty event. To which of the following clients should the nurse assign a red tag?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A compromised airway is a life-threatening condition requiring immediate intervention, warranting a red tag per the ABCs of basic life support.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse working in the emergency department is assessing several clients. Which of the following clients is the highest priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Active bleeding from the groin risks hypovolemic shock, requiring immediate intervention per the ABCs (circulation), making it the highest priority.
Question 4 of 5
A hospice nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness and reports severe pain. After the nurse administers the prescribed opioid and benzodiazepine, the client becomes somnolent and difficult to arouse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Withholding the benzodiazepine while continuing the opioid prioritizes pain management in hospice care while reducing sedation risks.
Question 5 of 5
A triage nurse in an emergency department is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Confusion and slurred speech suggest a possible stroke, a time-sensitive emergency requiring immediate assessment to optimize outcomes.