ATI RN
ATI RN Leadership 2019 Questions
Extract:
Client with type 1 diabetes mellitus
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: D
Rationale: The AMA form documents the client's decision to leave, respecting their autonomy and legal rights.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A charge nurse witnesses an assistive personnel (AP) failing to follow facility protocol when discarding contaminated linens. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Discussing the issue with the AP allows immediate correction and education, prioritizing infection control.
Extract:
Client with asymmetrical thorax; client with open femur fracture; client with periorbital ecchymosis; client with deep partial thickness burn
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is performing triage for a group of clients who were in a train crash. Which of the following clients should the nurse tag as emergent?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An asymmetrical thorax may indicate a tension pneumothorax or flail chest, compromising respiratory function and requiring immediate intervention.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing an in-service about client rights for a group of nurses. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the in-service?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nurses are permitted to share a client's information with family members only if the client grants permission. This aligns with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPA
A) and ensures the client's right to privacy and confidentiality is upheld.
Extract:
Client is unconscious following a motor-vehicle crash
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is assessing a client who is unconscious following a motor-vehicle crash. The client requires immediate surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In emergencies, implied consent allows treatment without formal consent to prevent harm, justifying immediate surgery for the unconscious client.