ATI RN
ATI RN Leadership 2019 A Questions
Extract:
A client following a total hip arthroplasty
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a client following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Informing assistive personnel of the client's weight-bearing status ensures safe mobility assistance, preventing complications like dislocation. Other options either risk harm (crossing legs, excessive hip flexion) or are less critical (incision checks).
Extract:
A client who has osteoarthritis and reports difficulty buttoning their clothes
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has osteoarthritis and reports difficulty buttoning their clothes. The nurse should recommend a referral for the client to which of the following members of the interprofessional team?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An occupational therapist specializes in helping clients with physical limitations, such as those caused by osteoarthritis, to perform daily activities like dressing. They can provide adaptive tools and strategies to improve independence, directly addressing the client's difficulty with buttoning clothes.
Extract:
A client who is terminally ill with nutritional support
Question 3 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.
Extract:
Staff members verbalizing displeasure with new bariatric services
Question 4 of 5
A nursing unit is undergoing changes to accommodate new bariatric services that will be available on the unit. Some staff members have verbalized displeasure with the changes. Which of the following actions should the charge nurse take?
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Role modeling positivity sets a constructive tone, and redirecting negative conversations maintains a supportive environment. Other options are less effective or punitive, failing to address resistance collaboratively.
Extract:
A client scheduled for outpatient surgery
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for outpatient surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to verify the client gave informed consent?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking the client to explain the procedure confirms their understanding of its nature, a key component of informed consent. Other actions are partial or less direct.