ATI RN
ATI Leadership Level 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse manager observes assistive personnel (AP) incorrectly transferring a client to the bedside commode. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Demonstrating proper technique corrects the error immediately and educates the AP. Helping with the transfer doesn't teach, instructing to request help is secondary, and referring to a manual delays correction.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing an older adult client who was brought to the emergency department by his adult son, who reports that the client fell at home. The nurse suspect's elder abuse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking the son to leave allows private, safe discussion with the client about possible abuse. Filing a report follows assessment. Discharging risks further harm without investigation. Questioning with the son present may intimidate the client, hindering disclosure.
Question 3 of 5
To resolve a conflict between staff members regarding potential changes in policy, a nurse manager decides to implement the changes she prefers regardless of the feelings of those who oppose those changes. Which of the following conflict resolution strategies is the nurse manager using?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Competing involves imposing one's preference, ignoring others' input, as the manager does. Collaborating seeks mutual solutions, and cooperating (B,
C) isn't a standard conflict resolution term.
Question 4 of 5
A charge nurse on an obstetrical unit is preparing the shift assignment. Which of the following clients should be assigned to an RN who has floated from a medical-surgical unit?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Post-cesarean care with a PCA pump aligns with medical-surgical skills. Preeclampsia , nonstress tests , and premature rupture require obstetric expertise.
Question 5 of 5
A charge nurse making rounds observes that assistive personnel has applied wrist restraints to a client who is agitated and does not have a prescription for restraints. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Removing unauthorized restraints ensures immediate safety. Reviewing alternatives , informing the manager , or speaking with the AP follow after addressing the client's safety.