ATI RN
ATI RN Leadership 2019 A Questions
Extract:
A client who has Crohn's disease
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a client who has Crohn's disease. The client states, 'I want to skip this dose of my medication. I am too tired to take it.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Informing the client about the consequences of skipping medication respects autonomy while emphasizing the importance of adherence for managing Crohn's disease, potentially preventing exacerbations.
Extract:
Four adult clients with laboratory results
Question 2 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.
Extract:
Several clients
Question 3 of 5
A charge nurse is supervising the care of several clients. Which of the following actions requires intervention by the charge nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Photocopying test results risks a confidentiality breach, requiring intervention. Other actions are within standard practice.
Extract:
A client who requests pain medication
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who requests pain medication. The nurse fulfills a promise to return with the medication within 15 minutes. The nurse is demonstrating which of the following ethical principles?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fidelity involves keeping promises and maintaining trust, demonstrated by returning with medication as promised. Other principles are less directly applicable.
Extract:
A client who is recovering from a stroke
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from a stroke. The provider recommends an extracranial-intracranial bypass, but the client tells the nurse that he will not have the surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Discussing the client's concerns respects their autonomy, clarifies reasons for refusal, and supports informed decision-making. Other options are premature or fail to address the client's perspective.