ATI RN
ATI NU2508 Leadership Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is triaging clients following a mass casualty event. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A client who has severe respiratory stridor and a deviated trachea has a life-threatening airway obstruction that needs immediate intervention to ensure adequate breathing and oxygenation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is supervising a licensed practical nurse (PN) who is providing care to a client who is postoperative. Which of the following statements by the client requires the nurse to follow up with the PN?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Not receiving medications is a critical issue that needs immediate attention to address potential gaps in treatment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a total knee replacement. The client reports numbness in the operative leg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Notifying the provider of numbness is critical, as it may indicate a complication such as nerve damage or compartment syndrome, requiring immediate evaluation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is leading a debriefing session after a critical incident on the unit. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to support the team?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging staff to share their feelings and experiences promotes emotional support and team cohesion, helping staff process the incident and identify areas for improvement.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse and an assistive personnel (AP) are providing care for four clients who were admitted to the medical-surgical unit on the previous shift. The nurse should delegate meal assistance for which of the following clients to the AP?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A client who has a lumbosacral spinal tumor is likely to have fewer immediate needs related to eating assistance, making this task appropriate to delegate to the AP. The client's primary concern may be mobility or pain management, but meal assistance is a routine task.