ATI RN
ATI Leadership Level 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse manager is leading a discussion about ethical dilemmas. Which of the following situations should the nurse manager include as an example of an ethical dilemma?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A parent's wish versus adolescent autonomy creates an ethical dilemma. A burn is accidental, medication errors are procedural, and wrong-side surgery is a medical error, not ethical conflicts.
Question 2 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: Informing the provider ensures accurate clarification. Educating about risks is premature, incident reports are irrelevant, and nurses may lack authority for detailed explanations .
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: Unmanaged pain can hinder recovery and rehabilitation, making it the priority issue.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a prenatal clinic is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse recommend for an interdisciplinary care conference?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A biophysical profile of 6 indicates potential fetal compromise, necessitating team discussion. Normal L/S ratio , negative Coombs , and negative stress test don't require immediate conferences.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is comparing the rate of medication errors on the medical unit to the rate from a medical unit in a magnet hospital. Which of the following quality improvement methods is the nurse using?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Benchmarking compares performance metrics across units to identify improvements. Root cause analysis investigates errors, risk benefit analysis weighs interventions, and structure audits assess resources.