ATI RN
ATI Leadership 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is having difficulty walking following a stroke. For which of the following members of the interprofessional team should the nurse request a referral?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A physical therapist specializes in improving mobility and coordination, addressing the client's walking difficulties post-stroke.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about implied consent. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Implied consent is inferred from nonverbal actions or circumstances, unlike express consent, which involves explicit verbal or written agreement.
Question 3 of 5
The family members of an older adult client are expressing conflict over whether the client should have surgery that is recommended by the provider. The oldest adult child has durable power of attorney for health care for the client. The client is oriented to person, place, and time. Which of the following people has the legal authority to make this health care decision?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A mentally competent client retains legal authority to make healthcare decisions, despite a durable power of attorney, which only applies when the client is incapacitated.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of Crohn's disease and is interested in learning more about their condition. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Government websites provide vetted, reliable information, ensuring the client receives accurate education about Crohn's disease.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has meningitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreased consciousness suggests worsening intracranial pressure, a life-threatening complication of meningitis requiring urgent reporting.