ATI RN
ATI Leadership Level 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). Which of the following members of the interdisciplinary team should the nurse contact for assistance?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Physical therapists manage TENS for pain relief. Respiratory therapists focus on breathing, occupational therapists on daily activities, and pharmacists on medications.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is unconscious and whose partner is their health care surrogate. The partner wishes to discontinue the client's feeding tube, but another family member tells the nurse that they want the client to continue receiving treatment. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The health care surrogate has legal authority to decide. Contacting the provider , ethics committee , or reviewing directives may follow but don't override the surrogate's authority.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse manager is receiving report and is faced with the following situations that require intervention. Which of the following should the nurse manager address first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lack of transport directly impacts client care by delaying therapy, taking priority. Refusal of care , staff disagreements , and absences are less urgent.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is supervising assistive personnel (AP) who is feeding a client who has dysphagia. Which of the following actions by the AP should the nurse identify as correct technique?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The chin-tuck position helps prevent aspiration in clients with dysphagia, promoting safe swallowing.
Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse notices that two staff nurses are not taking meal breaks during their shifts. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Understanding the reasons for not taking breaks informs subsequent actions to address the issue.