ATI RN
ATI RN Leadership 2019 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is working on a quality improvement team that is assessing an increase in client falls at the facility. After problem identification, which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first as part of the quality improvement process?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Identifying at-risk clients allows targeted interventions, forming the basis for effective fall prevention.
Extract:
Client with peripheral vascular disease; client postoperative laminectomy; client with pancreatic cancer; client with MRSA
Question 2 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for four clients. The nurse should recognize that which of the following clients is the highest priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Urinary retention risks bladder distension and renal damage, requiring immediate intervention.
Extract:
Client with pertussis; client with rotavirus; client with Group B streptococcal disease; client with RSV
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is reviewing laboratory reports for a group of clients. Which of the following diseases should the nurse report to the state health department?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pertussis is a reportable disease due to its contagiousness and potential for outbreaks, requiring public health intervention.
Extract:
Client is having increased pain
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is receiving a verbal prescription from the provider for a client who is having increased pain. The nurse should transcribe which of the following prescriptions in the client's medical record?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This option clearly states the medication, dosage, route, frequency, and indication, avoiding ambiguous abbreviations and ensuring accuracy.
Extract:
Client is disoriented with cardiac arrhythmia
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is preparing to care for a client who arrived via ambulance. The client is disoriented and has a cardiac arrhythmia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Implied consent allows treatment in emergencies for disoriented clients to prevent harm, prioritizing immediate care.