ATI RN
ATI RN Leadership 2019 Questions
Extract:
Client with Alzheimer's and pneumonia; client with diabetes; client post-hip fracture; client post-abdominal surgery
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Newly onset restlessness in Alzheimer's and pneumonia may indicate delirium or worsening infection, requiring immediate assessment.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A nurse manager is receiving report and is faced with the following situations that require intervention. Which of the following should the nurse manager address first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Staffing shortages impact unit functioning and patient safety, requiring immediate attention.
Extract:
Client is disoriented with cardiac arrhythmia
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is preparing to care for a client who arrived via ambulance. The client is disoriented and has a cardiac arrhythmia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Implied consent allows treatment in emergencies for disoriented clients to prevent harm, prioritizing immediate care.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A charge nurse is making staff assignments on a medical-surgical unit. Which of the following tasks should the nurse plan to delegate to an assistive personnel?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nasal hygiene is a basic task within the AP's scope, requiring minimal clinical judgment.
Extract:
Client's medical information on computer accessed by visitor
Question 5 of 5
A nurse enters the hallway and discovers a visitor looking at a client's medical information on a computer. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Closing the program stops unauthorized access immediately, protecting client confidentiality.