ATI RN
ATI Leadership Level 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to discharge a client who has end-stage heart failure. The client's partner tells the nurse she can no longer handle caring for the client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A case manager can explore alternative care options, such as home health or facility placement, to support the client and partner.
Question 2 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: A
Rationale: Post-cesarean care with a PCA pump aligns with medical-surgical skills. Preeclampsia , nonstress tests , and premature rupture require obstetric expertise.
Question 3 of 5
A charge nurse witnesses assistive personnel failing to follow facility protocol when discarding contaminated lines. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Discussing with the AP addresses the issue immediately, promoting correction. Alerting infection control , reinforcing protocols , or notifying the manager are secondary steps.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a tumor. The provider recommends surgery. The client refuses, but the client's partner wants the surgery performed. Which of the following is the deciding factor in determining if the surgery will be done?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: If the partner is the durable power of attorney for health care, they have legal authority to make decisions when the client cannot. A competent client's understanding is relevant but secondary to legal authority. Religious beliefs may influence but do not override legal designations. Ethics committees provide guidance but lack final authority over legal surrogates.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a tumor. The provider recommends surgery. The client refuses, but the client's partner wants the surgery performed. Which of the following is the deciding factor in determining if the surgery will be done?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: If the partner is the durable power of attorney for health care, they have legal authority to make decisions when the client cannot. A competent client's understanding is relevant but secondary to legal authority. Religious beliefs may influence but do not override legal designations. Ethics committees provide guidance but lack final authority over legal surrogates.