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: Contacting the case manager facilitates exploring discharge options like home care or facilities. Delaying discharge doesn't solve the issue, recommending a facility is premature, and requesting family help may not be feasible.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who requests information about the prevalence of Tay-Sachs disease. Which of the following resources should the nurse use to obtain this information?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Evidence-based journals provide reliable, peer-reviewed data on disease prevalence.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parent of a toddler who has a new diagnosis of asthma. The parent states she is unable to afford the nebulizer prescribed for the child. Which of the following referrals should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A social worker can help access financial resources for the nebulizer. Pharmacists don't address affordability, child services are irrelevant, and therapists focus on treatment, not funding.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is orienting a newly licensed nurse about client confidentiality. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encrypting health information in emails protects confidentiality. Using another's password , discarding documents improperly , or posting vital signs violate confidentiality protocols.