ATI RN
ATI RN Leadership 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse manager is attending a meeting about the cost of health care. Which of the following measures should the nurse implement to reduce the cost of treatment in the acute care setting?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging quality improvement projects reduces costs by enhancing efficiency and outcomes. Senior management planning (
A) limits staff input, extra staffing (
C) increases costs, and average stay budgeting (
D) is less dynamic.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is supervising a newly licensed nurse who is performing surgical asepsis. After donning a sterile gown and gloves, which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse demonstrates correct aseptic technique?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Holding hands above the waist maintains sterility. Turning back to the field (
A) risks contamination, goggles (
C) are unrelated to asepsis, and face masks (
D) are applied before gowning.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who refuses to take their prescribed medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ensuring understanding supports informed decision-making. Documentation (
A), disposal (
C), and provider notification (
D) follow this step.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning discharge for a client who has rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following statements by the client should the nurse identify as an indication that a referral to an occupational therapist is necessary?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Needing assistance with bathing indicates ADL limitations, warranting occupational therapy. Pain (
B) is for medical management, meals (
C) for a dietitian, and stairs (
D) for physical therapy.
Question 5 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: B
Rationale: The state nurse practice act defines the legal scope for nurses, ensuring policy compliance. IOM (
A), ANA Standards (
C), and ANA Ethics (
D) are less specific to procedural authorization.