ATI RN
ATI RN Leadership 2019 A Questions
Extract:
A school-age child whose family is homeless
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a school-age child whose family is homeless. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bruises may indicate abuse or unsafe conditions, requiring immediate safety assessment. Other findings, while concerning, are less urgent.
Extract:
A client
Question 2 of 5
A charge nurse is preparing to observe a newly licensed nurse perform a routine abdominal assessment. Which of the following actions should the charge nurse expect the newly licensed nurse to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The dorsal recumbent position relaxes abdominal muscles, facilitating accurate assessment. Other actions are incorrect techniques or timing.
Extract:
A client with a central venous catheter
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse perform a sterile dressing change for a client who has a central venous catheter. Which of the following actions should the newly licensed nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Grasping the folded cuff edge maintains glove sterility. Other actions risk contamination or are incorrect techniques.
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:
Four adult clients with laboratory results
Question 5 of 5
A home health nurse is planning her daily visits and receives laboratory results for four adult clients. The nurse should first visit the client who has which of the following laboratory values?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A platelet count of 100,000/mm³ is significantly below normal, indicating a high risk of bleeding, which requires urgent assessment. Other values are within normal or therapeutic ranges and are less critical.