ATI RN
ATI Leadership Level 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing an older adult client who was brought to the emergency department by his adult son, who reports that the client fell at home. The nurse suspect's elder abuse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking the son to leave allows private, safe discussion with the client about possible abuse. Filing a report follows assessment. Discharging risks further harm without investigation. Questioning with the son present may intimidate the client, hindering disclosure.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer. The client's adult child asks the nurse for information about the client's treatment plan. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Patient confidentiality laws, such as HIPAA, prohibit sharing health information without the client's consent, making this the appropriate response.
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: Comparing error rates to a magnet hospital's standards is benchmarking, aimed at identifying best practices.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is developing a discharge plan for a client who is postoperative and will require a wheelchair in the home. The nurse should place a referral to which of the following resources to assist the client with this need?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Social services assist with accessing resources like wheelchairs. Occupational therapy focuses on daily activities, home health provides nursing care, and physical therapy aids mobility training.
Question 5 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.