ATI RN
ATI Leadership Level 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client for surgery. The client has signed the consent form but tells the nurse that she has reconsidered because she is worried about the pain. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acknowledging the client's concerns and affirming their right to reconsider supports autonomy. Dismissing concerns (A,
D) or questioning provider discussions is inappropriate.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing an older adult client who was brought to the emergency department by his adult son, who reports that the client fell at home. The nurse suspect's elder abuse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking the son to leave allows private, safe discussion with the client about possible abuse. Filing a report follows assessment. Discharging risks further harm without investigation. Questioning with the son present may intimidate the client, hindering disclosure.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing a teaching session with a client who speaks a different language than the nurse. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An interpreter ensures accurate communication, especially for consent. Partner assistance , gestures , or body language risk miscommunication for critical information.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is performing triage for a group of clients who were in a train crash. Which of the following clients should the nurse tag as emergent?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An asymmetrical thorax suggests chest trauma, a life-threatening emergency. Open fractures , preorbital edema , and burns are serious but less urgent.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: New restlessness in a client with pneumonia and Alzheimer's may indicate worsening infection or delirium, requiring urgent assessment. Hyperglycemia , postoperative pain , and discharge readiness are less acute.