ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is delegating client care assignments for the shift. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to an assistive personnel (AP)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Measuring and recording intake and output is within the scope of practice for an AP, as it does not require specialized nursing knowledge or judgment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing care to a client who is on strict bed rest following surgery. The nurse assists the patient to the bedside commode and the client sustains an injury to the operative area. Which of the following types of torts has the nurse committed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Negligence involves failing to provide the standard of care, leading to client harm, which is the situation described as the nurse violated the bed rest order, resulting in injury.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client whose informed consent form has been signed in preparation for a procedure. The client states, 'I have decided not to have the procedure.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Informing the provider is the correct action, as the provider needs to be aware of the client's decision to withdraw consent, respecting the client's autonomy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse checks with assistive personnel on the unit throughout the shift to determine if they are completing tasks. The nurse is demonstrating which of the following rights of delegation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Right supervision includes monitoring, evaluating, and providing feedback, which the nurse is doing by checking on the tasks performed by assistive personnel.
Question 5 of 5
The registered nurse on a busy telemetry floor is delegating tasks to an unlicensed assistive person (UAP). Which task is appropriate for the UAP to complete?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bathing a combative client can be safely delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) as it does not require specialized nursing knowledge. Other tasks like inserting catheters, taking physician orders, or assessing wounds require nursing judgment or specialized training.