ATI RN
ATI Leadership 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is participating on a committee that is considering the creation of a policy that will allow nurses to remove chest tubes. Which of the following is an appropriate resource for the nurse to consult in planning for this policy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The state nurse practice act defines the scope of practice, ensuring the policy aligns with legal nursing responsibilities.
Question 2 of 5
A triage nurse in an emergency department is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Confusion and slurred speech suggest a possible stroke, a time-sensitive emergency requiring immediate assessment to optimize outcomes.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a class of newly licensed nurses about evidence-based practice. The nurse should include which of the following as the first step in evidence-based practice?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Developing a clinical question is the first step in evidence-based practice, guiding the research process to ensure relevance and applicability to client care.
Question 4 of 5
A charge nurse on an obstetrical unit is preparing the shift assignment. Which of the following clients should be assigned to an RN who has floated from a medical-surgical unit?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Postoperative care with a PCA pump aligns with a medical-surgical RN's expertise, requiring less obstetric specialization.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who had a stroke 2 days ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a need for a referral to speech-language pathology?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Impaired voluntary cough suggests swallowing difficulties, increasing aspiration risk, which a speech-language pathologist can address.