ATI RN
ATI NU2508 Leadership Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is terminally ill and has a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order. The client's family requests that the nurse withhold pain medication to hasten death. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Withholding pain medication to hasten death violates ethical principles and legal standards, as it constitutes euthanasia. The nurse must clearly communicate this while maintaining compassion.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse manager is preparing an inservice program about managing conflict for the nurses on the unit. The nurse manager should identify which of the following examples as interpersonal conflict?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An experienced nurse being uncivil to a newly licensed nurse is an example of interpersonal conflict, as it involves direct interaction and disagreement between individuals.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a hip replacement. The client's surgical drain has minimal output. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Checking the drain for kinks or obstructions is the first step to determine if the minimal output is due to a mechanical issue, which can often be resolved without further intervention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to delegate tasks to a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Which of the following tasks is appropriate for the LPN to perform?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering a subcutaneous insulin injection is within the LPN's scope of practice, as it involves implementing a prescribed treatment. Developing care plans, performing admission assessments, and evaluating outcomes require RN-level judgment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is triaging clients in the emergency department. Which of the following clients should the nurse ask the provider to care for first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A school-age child with acute epiglottitis is at high risk for airway obstruction and requires urgent care due to the drooling and absence of spontaneous cough, which are signs of a potentially life-threatening condition.