ATI RN
ATI RN Leadership 2019 A Questions
Extract:
A client who is 3 days postoperative following open heart surgery
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 3 days postoperative following open heart surgery and will be transferred to the medical-surgical unit. Which of the following information should the nurse plan to include in the verbal report?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Level of consciousness is critical for monitoring neurological status post-surgery, ensuring timely intervention if issues arise. Other information is less urgent or irrelevant.
Extract:
Four adult clients with laboratory results
Question 2 of 5
A home health nurse is planning her daily visits and receives laboratory results for four adult clients. The nurse should first visit the client who has which of the following laboratory values?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A platelet count of 100,000/mm³ is significantly below normal, indicating a high risk of bleeding, which requires urgent assessment. Other values are within normal or therapeutic ranges and are less critical.
Extract:
A client who reports staff not answering the call light promptly
Question 3 of 5
A client on a general surgical unit tells a nurse that staff members are not answering the call light promptly. The client requests to be transferred to another unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking the client to verbalize expectations clarifies their concerns, enabling targeted resolution. Other actions are premature or fail to address the root issue.
Extract:
A client with an indwelling urinary catheter
Question 4 of 5
A nurse asks a newly hired assistive personnel (AP) to remove a client's indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure the AP is qualified to perform this task?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reviewing the skill competency checklist confirms the AP has been trained and evaluated for the task, ensuring safety and competence. Other options lack formal verification or are insufficient.
Extract:
A client who does not have advance directives
Question 5 of 5
A hospice nurse is planning care for a client who does not have advance directives. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Providing information about advance directives educates the client, empowering informed decisions about future care. Other options are inaccurate or premature.