ATI RN
ATI Leadership 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing pressure ulcers on four clients to evaluate the effectiveness of a change in wound care procedure. Which of the following findings indicates wound healing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A deep red color indicates granulation tissue, a sign of wound healing, unlike erythema, increased exudate, or inflammation, which suggest infection.
Question 3 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: The time of the last pain medication dose is critical for ensuring proper pain management at the receiving facility, unlike preferences or unverified beliefs.
Question 4 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: A
Rationale: A case manager can explore alternative care options, such as home health or facility placement, to support the client and partner.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is delegating care for a client. Client has right-sided weakness following a cerebrovascular accident. Client coughs when eating and voice becomes hoarse after swallowing. Select the 3 tasks the nurse should assign to assistive personnel.
Correct Answer: B,F,G
Rationale: Assistive personnel can document urine output, ambulate the client, and obtain vital signs, as these are low-risk tasks within their scope.