ATI RN
ATI RN Leadership 2019 A Questions
Extract:
Four clients with various conditions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is receiving report from the assistive personnel (AP) assigned to the nurse's group of clients. Which of the following statements from the AP indicates the client the nurse should assess first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inability to void 8 hours post-catheter removal risks urinary retention and bladder damage, requiring immediate assessment. Other conditions are less urgent.
Extract:
A client who is postoperative and will require a wheelchair in the home
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is developing a discharge plan for a client who is postoperative and will require a wheelchair in the home. The nurse should place a referral to which of the following resources to assist the client with this need?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Social services can address resource gaps, such as obtaining a wheelchair, through coordination with support systems. Other options focus on therapy, not equipment provision.
Extract:
A client transferred from another department
Question 3 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for a client transferred from another department. The nurse should verify that the client has given informed consent prior to which of the following procedures?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Moderate sedation carries risks like respiratory depression, requiring informed consent to ensure the client understands potential complications. Other procedures are routine and typically do not require written consent.
Extract:
Client charts showing an increase in urinary tract infections
Question 4 of 5
A nurse manager finds that there has been an increase in urinary tract infections on the unit. To address this problem, which of the following actions should the nurse manager take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A chart review identifies trends and causes of infections, guiding targeted interventions. Other actions are subsequent steps after data collection.
Extract:
A client who is terminally ill with nutritional support
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is terminally ill and receiving nutritional support. The client's adult children disagree about continuing nutritional support. The dilemma is referred to the ethics committee. Which of the following actions should the nurse expect the committee to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ethics committees facilitate discussions to weigh options, respecting client wishes and family perspectives, not making decisions or providing legal representation.