ATI RN
ATI RN Leadership 2023 Questions
Extract:
Teaching about evidence-based practice
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of newly hired nurses about evidence-based practice. The nurse should include which of the following as the first step in the process?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Formulating a question defines the problem, initiating evidence-based practice. Searching, implementing, and evaluating follow in sequence.
Extract:
A client who is having difficulty walking following a stroke
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is having difficulty walking following a stroke. For which of the following members of the interprofessional team should the nurse request a referral?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A physical therapist improves mobility and gait post-stroke. Social workers address psychosocial issues, occupational therapists focus on daily activities, and dietitians manage nutrition.
Extract:
A client who has meningitis
Question 3 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: C
Rationale: Decreased consciousness indicates life-threatening complications like increased intracranial pressure, requiring immediate reporting. Photophobia, fever, and rash are common but less urgent.
Extract:
Creating a policy to allow nurses to remove chest tubes
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is participating on a committee that is considering the creation of a policy that will allow nurses to remove chest tubes. Which of the following is an appropriate resource for the nurse to consult in planning for this policy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The state nurse practice act defines nursing scope, ensuring the policy aligns with legal authority. ANA standards and ethics are general, and the Institute of Medicine doesn't regulate practice.
Extract:
Teaching about evidence-based practice
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of newly hired nurses about evidence-based practice. The nurse should include which of the following as the first step in the process?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Formulating a question defines the problem, initiating evidence-based practice. Searching, implementing, and evaluating follow in sequence.