ATI RN
ATI Leadership Level 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to delegate bathing and turning of a newly admitted client who has end-stage bone cancer to experienced assistive personnel. Which of the following assessments should the nurse make before delegating care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing specific turning needs ensures safe delegation for a fragile client. Family presence , IV dressing , and pain checks are irrelevant or RN responsibilities.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has meningitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreased consciousness signals potential neurological deterioration, requiring urgent reporting. Temperature , rash , and photophobia are expected but less critical.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who wanders through the halls yelling obscenities at staff and visitors. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Contacting a family member may calm the client, addressing behavior non-invasively. Sedatives , restraints , or isolation risk harm or escalation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is receiving a verbal prescription from the provider for a client who is having increased pain. The nurse should transcribe which of the following prescriptions in the client's medical record?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Morphine sulfate 10mg IV q 4hrs prn is clear and avoids unsafe abbreviations. MS and MSO4 risk confusion, and trailing zeros increase error risk.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has anorexia nervosa. Which of the following interdisciplinary team members should be consulted in regard to this client's care?
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: A mental health counselor addresses psychological issues, and a nutritional therapist manages malnutrition, both critical for anorexia. Physical and occupational (E) therapists and case managers are less central.