ATI RN
ATI Leadership Level 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted and diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. The client tells the nurse she has decided to go home. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Having the client sign an AMA form documents informed refusal. Sedatives are inappropriate, provider prescriptions aren't required, and security escalates unnecessarily.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to complete an incident report regarding a medication error which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? select all that apply
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Including the time and medication details ensures accurate documentation for investigation, while other options are not standard practice.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parent of a toddler who has a new diagnosis of asthma. The parent states she is unable to afford the nebulizer prescribed for the child. Which of the following referrals should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A social worker can help access financial resources for the nebulizer. Pharmacists don't address affordability, child services are irrelevant, and therapists focus on treatment, not funding.
Question 4 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 the injection without consent is battery, involving unauthorized contact. Assault is a threat, libel is written defamation, and false imprisonment involves unlawful restraint.
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.