ATI RN
ATI Leadership Level 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse manager is receiving report and is faced with the following situations that require intervention. Which of the following should the nurse manager address first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Staffing shortages directly impact patient care quality and safety, requiring immediate attention.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is developing a discharge plan for a client who is postoperative and will require a wheelchair at home. The nurse should place a referral to which of the following resources to assist the client with this need?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Physical therapy can assess mobility needs and recommend appropriate assistive devices like wheelchairs.
Question 3 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: Comparing error rates to a magnet hospital's standards is benchmarking, aimed at identifying best practices.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is assessing a client who is unconscious following a motor-vehicle crash. The client requires immediate surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Implied consent allows immediate surgery in life-threatening emergencies when the client is unconscious.
Question 5 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.