ATI RN
ATI RN Leadership 2019 Questions
Extract:
Client is having increased pain
Question 1 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: D
Rationale: This option clearly states the medication, dosage, route, frequency, and indication, avoiding ambiguous abbreviations and ensuring accuracy.
Extract:
Client has meningitis
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: D
Rationale: Decreased level of consciousness may indicate worsening neurological status or increased intracranial pressure, requiring immediate provider attention.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is comparing the rate of medication errors on the medical unit to the rate from a medical unit in a magnet hospital. Which of the following quality improvement methods is the nurse using?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Benchmarking compares performance to best practices, identifying improvement areas by evaluating error rates against a magnet hospital.
Extract:
Client following coronary artery bypass grafting surgery
Question 4 of 5
A case manager is preparing a discharge plan for a client following coronary artery bypass grafting surgery. Which of the following client issues should the nurse address first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Inadequate food supply hinders nutritional needs essential for wound healing and recovery, making it the priority issue.
Extract:
Client with pertussis; client with rotavirus; client with Group B streptococcal disease; client with RSV
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is reviewing laboratory reports for a group of clients. Which of the following diseases should the nurse report to the state health department?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pertussis is a reportable disease due to its contagiousness and potential for outbreaks, requiring public health intervention.