ATI RN
ATI RN Leadership 2023 I 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: B
Rationale: Contacting the case manager explores comprehensive discharge options. Family assistance (
A) assumes availability, delaying discharge (
C) is temporary, and facility placement (
D) is premature.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for four clients. For which of the following clients should the nurse collaborate with the facility ethics committee?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Parental refusal of a blood transfusion for religious reasons presents an ethical dilemma, requiring ethics committee guidance. AMA (
A), advance directives (
B), and research (
C) are less complex.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who had a stroke 2 days ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a need for a referral to speech-language pathology?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Impaired voluntary cough indicates swallowing difficulties, warranting speech-language pathology referral. Ptosis (
A) is neuromuscular, altered consciousness (
B) needs broader evaluation, and coordination (
C) is for occupational therapy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about advance directives. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The durable power of attorney is part of advance directives, ensuring proxy decision-making. Doctor approval (
A), waiting for illness (
B), and co-signing (
D) are incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department admits a client who has been exposed to cutaneous anthrax. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preparing to administer antibiotics is appropriate for cutaneous anthrax, a bacterial infection. Antivirals (
A) are ineffective, N95 masks (
B) are for airborne diseases, and surgical masks (
D) are unnecessary for non-respiratory transmission.