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 manager is reviewing isolation guidelines with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teachings?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A client on airborne precautions wearing a mask outside the room prevents pathogen spread. Negative pressure rooms are for airborne precautions, N95 masks are for airborne, not droplet, and masks for contact precautions are not standard.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports acute pain but refuses IM medication. The nurse distracts the client and quickly administers the injection. This illustrates which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering medication against the client's wishes constitutes battery, violating their autonomy.
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: A chin-tuck position aids swallowing in dysphagia, reducing aspiration risk. Rest periods aren't standard, 30-degree elevation is too low (90 degrees is ideal), and withholding fluids risks dehydration.
Question 5 of 5
A case manager is preparing a discharge plan for a client following coronary artery bypass grafting surgery. Which of the following client issues should the nurse address first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Unmanaged pain can hinder recovery and rehabilitation, making it the priority issue.