ATI RN
ATI Leadership Level 3 Questions
Extract:
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: B
Rationale: Clear, unabbreviated transcription of morphine sulfate reduces the risk of medication errors.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing an in-service about client rights for a group of nurses. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the Inservice?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Disclosing information with permission respects client rights. Informing about options is a provider's role, PRN restraints are unsafe, and non-consented medications violate ethics.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse on a med-surge unit is caring for four clients. The nurse should recognize that which of the following clients is the priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An absent pulse suggests acute arterial occlusion, a medical emergency requiring immediate intervention to prevent tissue loss. Urinary retention , emotional distress , and dressing changes are less urgent.
Question 4 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: Postoperative care with a PCA pump aligns with the medical-surgical RN's expertise, requiring less obstetric specialization.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing a teaching session with a client who speaks a different language than the nurse. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An interpreter ensures accurate communication, especially for informed consent, overcoming language barriers.