ATI RN
ATI RN Leadership 2019 A Questions
Extract:
A client who is recovering from a stroke
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from a stroke. The provider recommends an extracranial-intracranial bypass, but the client tells the nurse that he will not have the surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Discussing the client's concerns respects their autonomy, clarifies reasons for refusal, and supports informed decision-making. Other options are premature or fail to address the client's perspective.
Extract:
Four clients with various conditions
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is receiving report from the assistive personnel (AP) assigned to the nurse's group of clients. Which of the following statements from the AP indicates the client the nurse should assess first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inability to void 8 hours post-catheter removal risks urinary retention and bladder damage, requiring immediate assessment. Other conditions are less urgent.
Extract:
Client charts showing an increase in ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)
Question 3 of 5
A nurse manager is auditing client charts and identifies an increase in ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). Which of the following actions should the nurse manager take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Notifying the quality improvement team initiates a review of practices to reduce VAP, focusing on infection prevention. Other options do not directly address the clinical issue or are inappropriate.
Extract:
A client scheduled for outpatient surgery
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for outpatient surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to verify the client gave informed consent?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking the client to explain the procedure confirms their understanding of its nature, a key component of informed consent. Other actions are partial or less direct.
Extract:
A newborn who requires apnea monitoring at home
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning the discharge of a newborn who requires apnea monitoring at home. To which of the following community agencies should the nurse anticipate referring the guardian of the newborn?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Home Health agencies provide in-home medical care, including apnea monitoring, meeting the newborn's needs. Other agencies focus on unrelated services.