ATI RN
ATI Leadership Level 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is working on a medical surgical unit and is managing the care of four clients. The nurse should schedule an interdisciplinary conference for which of the following clients?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D. A client at risk for pressure ulcers with an albumin level of 4.2 g/dL requires an interdisciplinary conference to address nutritional needs, wound prevention strategies, and collaboration among healthcare professionals. Albumin level reflects protein status, crucial for wound healing.
Choice A focuses on diabetes management, B on anticoagulant therapy monitoring, and C on fluid balance, which are important but do not necessitate an interdisciplinary conference for client care coordination.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the orientation of a newly licensed nurse. The newly licensed nurse is having trouble focusing and has difficulty completing care for his assigned clients. Which of the following interventions is appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Recommend that he take time to plan at the beginning of his shift. This intervention is appropriate because it helps the newly licensed nurse prioritize his tasks and organize his workflow, which can improve focus and efficiency. By taking time to plan, he can identify the most critical tasks and allocate time accordingly.
Choice A is incorrect because completing less time-consuming tasks first may not address the root cause of his difficulty focusing.
Choice C is incorrect as providing care for his clients while he takes a break does not promote independence and may not address the underlying issue.
Choice D is incorrect as asking others to take over his tasks does not help him develop his skills in time management and organization.
Question 3 of 5
A case manager is preparing a discharge plan for a client following coronary artery bypass grafting surgery. Which of the following client issues should the nurse address first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Low pain tolerance. Addressing low pain tolerance is crucial post-coronary artery bypass grafting surgery to ensure proper pain management and prevent complications. Pain can indicate underlying issues and affect recovery. Limited social support (
A) can be addressed later. Decreased self-esteem (
B) and inadequate food supply (
C) are important but do not pose immediate risks as low pain tolerance.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse enters a client's room to obtain informed consent for a gastroscopy. The client states he does not understand the procedure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because the nurse should inform the provider that the client requires clarification about the procedure. This is important to ensure that the client fully understands the procedure before giving consent. Educating the client about the risks of refusing the procedure (choice
A) is not the priority at this stage. Completing an incident report (choice
B) is not necessary as there is no incident to report. Answering the client's questions (choice
D) is not enough if the client states they do not understand the procedure. It is crucial to involve the provider to provide clear information.
Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse notices that two staff nurses are not taking meal breaks during their shifts. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct action is A: Determine the reasons the nurses are not taking scheduled breaks. This is the first step because it allows the charge nurse to understand the underlying causes of the issue. By identifying the reasons, the nurse can address any obstacles preventing the staff nurses from taking breaks. Providing coverage (
B) or reviewing policies (
C) may not solve the root cause. Discussing time management strategies (
D) is premature without knowing why the nurses are not taking breaks.