ATI RN
ATI RN Leadership 2019 Questions
Extract:
Client has meningitis
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: D
Rationale: Decreased level of consciousness may indicate worsening neurological status or increased intracranial pressure, requiring immediate provider attention.
Extract:
Client with flank pain; client with shortness of breath; client with active bleeding; client with skin rash
Question 2 of 5
A nurse working in the emergency department is assessing several clients. Which of the following clients is the highest priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Active bleeding from a groin puncture is life-threatening, requiring immediate intervention.
Extract:
Client with Alzheimer's and pneumonia; client with diabetes; client post-hip fracture; client post-abdominal surgery
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Newly onset restlessness in Alzheimer's and pneumonia may indicate delirium or worsening infection, requiring immediate assessment.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse manager is reviewing isolation guidelines with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates understanding of isolation guidelines?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clients on airborne precautions wear masks outside their room to prevent pathogen spread.
Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse witnesses an assistive personnel (AP) failing to follow facility protocol when discarding contaminated linens. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Discussing the issue with the AP allows immediate correction and education, prioritizing infection control.