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: B
Rationale: Lack of transport directly impacts client care by delaying therapy, taking priority. Refusal of care , staff disagreements , and absences are less urgent.
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: The provider should clarify the procedure to ensure informed consent, as the client lacks understanding.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse 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: C
Rationale: Identifying at-risk clients targets interventions effectively. Literature review , plan implementation , and staff notification follow risk assessment.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a tumor. The provider recommends surgery. The client refuses, but the client's partner wants the surgery performed. Which of the following is the deciding factor in determining if the surgery will be done?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: If the partner is the durable power of attorney for health care, they have legal authority to make decisions when the client cannot. A competent client's understanding is relevant but secondary to legal authority. Religious beliefs may influence but do not override legal designations. Ethics committees provide guidance but lack final authority over legal surrogates.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client for an elective mastectomy. The client is wearing a plain gold wedding band. Which of the following is the appropriate procedure for taking care of the client's ring?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing the ring in the facility safe ensures security. Keeping it personally , taping it , or placing it with clothes risks loss or complications.