ATI RN
ATI RN Leadership 2019 A Questions
Extract:
A client who reports vomiting and diarrhea for the past 6 hours
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports vomiting and diarrhea for the past 6 hours. The nurse should identify that which of the following assessments is the priority?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prolonged vomiting and diarrhea risk hypokalemia, which can cause cardiac arrhythmias, making serum potassium the priority assessment. Other assessments are less urgent.
Extract:
Clients following an earthquake
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is admitting clients following an earthquake. The emergency disaster plan has been implemented due to the anticipated arrival of a large number of casualties. Which of the following clients should the nurse recommend the provider evaluate first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A sucking chest wound risks tension pneumothorax, a rapidly fatal condition requiring immediate intervention. Other injuries are less immediately life-threatening.
Extract:
A client who is terminally ill and voices concern about performing self-care after discharge
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness and voices concern about performing self-care after discharge. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A case manager coordinates resources like home care to support self-care, addressing the client's concerns. Other responses are inaccurate or premature.
Extract:
Four clients on a medical-surgical unit
Question 4 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for four clients. The nurse should recognize that which of the following clients is the priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An absent pulse in peripheral vascular disease indicates potential ischemia, requiring urgent intervention to prevent tissue damage. Other conditions are less immediately life-threatening.
Extract:
A client scheduled for outpatient surgery
Question 5 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.