ATI RN
ATI RN Leadership 2019 A Questions
Extract:
A 19-year-old client with metastasized cancer
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 19-year-old client who has just been informed that their cancer has metastasized. The client tells the nurse that they do not want to continue chemotherapy. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Providing palliative care information respects the client's decision and supports quality of life, aligning with their wishes. Other responses disregard autonomy or are irrelevant.
Extract:
A client transferred from another department
Question 2 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for a client transferred from another department. The nurse should verify that the client has given informed consent prior to which of the following procedures?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Moderate sedation carries risks like respiratory depression, requiring informed consent to ensure the client understands potential complications. Other procedures are routine and typically do not require written consent.
Extract:
A client scheduled for outpatient surgery
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for outpatient surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to verify the client gave informed consent?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking the client to explain the procedure confirms their understanding of its nature, a key component of informed consent. Other actions are partial or less direct.
Extract:
A client who has Crohn's disease
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a client who has Crohn's disease. The client states, 'I want to skip this dose of my medication. I am too tired to take it.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Informing the client about the consequences of skipping medication respects autonomy while emphasizing the importance of adherence for managing Crohn's disease, potentially preventing exacerbations.
Extract:
A client who has pulmonary tuberculosis
Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse who is caring for a client who has pulmonary tuberculosis. The charge nurse should expect the newly licensed nurse to take which of the following actions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An N95 respirator mask is required for airborne precautions in tuberculosis to protect against inhaling infectious particles, unlike droplet precautions or surgical masks, which are insufficient.