ATI RN
ATI RN Leadership 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has early-stage Alzheimer's disease. In which of the following actions is the nurse acting as a client advocate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because requesting a referral for the client to attend reminiscent therapy sessions is an action that aligns with advocating for the client's best interest. Reminiscent therapy can help individuals with Alzheimer's by stimulating memory and improving their quality of life. Reorienting the client (choice
A) is important but not necessarily advocating. Performing an updated cognitive assessment (choice
B) is part of the nurse's responsibilities but not specifically advocating. Providing assistance with ambulation (choice
D) is basic care and not directly related to advocacy.
Question 2 of 5
A facility provides annual staff education regarding ethical practice. A charge nurse recognizes a need for further education when which of the following behaviors is observed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because explaining to a client's family that a DNR order includes withholding comfort measures is incorrect and unethical. A DNR order only pertains to resuscitative measures.
Choices B, C, and D all demonstrate ethical behavior. B respects the nurse's right to conscientious objection, C provides appropriate pain management, and D maintains safety for a confused client.
Question 3 of 5
A pediatric nurse is caring for multiple clients and reviewing each of their care plans. Which of the following client care interventions requires revising?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because a high-protein, low-fiber diet is not recommended for someone with ulcerative colitis during an exacerbation. A high-protein diet can be hard to digest and may worsen symptoms. Instead, a low-residue diet is typically recommended, which is low in fiber to reduce bowel movements and irritation.
Therefore, the care plan needs to be revised to align with the appropriate dietary recommendations for ulcerative colitis.
Choices A, B, and C are not correct because maintaining eye shields for phototherapy, checking neurovascular status after a hip spica cast placement, and administering a bronchodilator for cystic fibrosis are appropriate and necessary interventions in these scenarios.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who speaks a different language than the nurse about medications. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C. Providing the client with written information in their spoken language is essential for effective communication and understanding. This ensures clarity and accuracy in conveying information about medications. Speaking slowly (choice
A) may not address the language barrier effectively. Using medical terminology (choice
B) may confuse the client. Having the client's family member interpret (choice
D) can lead to potential miscommunication and breaches confidentiality.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is teaching a newly licensed nurse about sexually transmitted infections. The nurse should instruct the newly licensed nurse to report which of the following infections to the health department?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Gonorrhea. Gonorrhea is a notifiable disease, meaning it must be reported to the health department for surveillance and control measures. Gonorrhea is a serious sexually transmitted infection that can lead to severe complications if left untreated. Reporting it helps track and prevent its spread in the community. Trichomoniasis (
B), human papillomavirus (
C), and candidiasis (
D) are not generally considered notifiable diseases and do not require mandatory reporting to the health department. Reporting gonorrhea is crucial in public health efforts to prevent its transmission.