ATI RN
ATI RN Leadership 2019 A Questions
Extract:
A client who is terminally ill and voices concern about performing self-care after discharge
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness and voices concern about performing self-care after discharge. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A case manager coordinates resources like home care to support self-care, addressing the client's concerns. Other responses are inaccurate or premature.
Extract:
A client who is comatose with a living will
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is comatose. The client has a living will that declines the use of artificial enteral nutrition as a life-sustaining measure, but the client's family has requested that the staff begin tube feedings. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reviewing the living will with the family respects the client's autonomy and clarifies their wishes, facilitating ethical resolution. Other actions disregard the client's directive or are irrelevant.
Extract:
A client following hip arthroplasty
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing a client's clinical pathway upon discharge following hip arthroplasty. Which of the following information can assist the nurse in evaluating the cost effectiveness of the care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Length of stay directly impacts resource use and costs, making it key to evaluating cost effectiveness. Other factors are less directly related.
Extract:
Clients following an earthquake
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is admitting clients following an earthquake. The emergency disaster plan has been implemented due to the anticipated arrival of a large number of casualties. Which of the following clients should the nurse recommend the provider evaluate first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A sucking chest wound risks tension pneumothorax, a rapidly fatal condition requiring immediate intervention. Other injuries are less immediately life-threatening.
Extract:
A client who had a right above-the-knee amputation 24 hours ago
Question 5 of 5
A nurse from a medical unit is asked to work on an orthopedic unit. The medical nurse has no orthopedic experience. Which of the following clients should be assigned to the medical nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Post-amputation care involves general postoperative skills like pain and wound management, suitable for a medical nurse. Other clients require specialized orthopedic knowledge.