ATI RN
ATI RN Leadership 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to transfer a client from the emergency department to a medical-surgical unit using the SBAR communication tool. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the background portion of the report?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A prescribed consultation provides historical context in the Background section. Code status (
A) and vital signs (
D) are in Situation/Assessment, and name (
B) is in Situation.
Question 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse preceptor is observing a newly hired nurse perform a sterile dressing change. Which of the following actions should the nurse preceptor identify as maintaining sterile technique?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using sterile forceps maintains sterility. Adjusting the gown (
B), early field setup (
C), and gauze placement near edges (
D) risk contamination.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has uterine prolapse. The provider has recommended a total abdominal hysterectomy, but the client tells the nurse that the surgery is not an option. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Discussing concerns respects autonomy and informs decision-making. Mental health consult (
A) is premature, providing options (
B) is secondary, and informing consequences (
D) may pressure.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse manager is attending a meeting about the cost of health care. Which of the following measures should the nurse implement to reduce the cost of treatment in the acute care setting?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging quality improvement projects reduces costs by enhancing efficiency and outcomes. Senior management planning (
A) limits staff input, extra staffing (
C) increases costs, and average stay budgeting (
D) is less dynamic.