ATI RN
ATI Leadership Level 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse on a medica-surgical unit is caring for a client who asks about advance directives and states that he wants to appoint a health care proxy. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A health care proxy makes decisions when the client cannot . Family is not required , timing isn't tied to procedures , and attorney approval isn't needed .
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). Which of the following members of the interdisciplinary team should the nurse contact for assistance?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Physical therapists manage TENS for pain relief. Respiratory therapists focus on breathing, occupational therapists on daily activities, and pharmacists on medications.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following a left leg below-the-knee amputation. Which of the following client statements indicates the potential need for a referral to an occupational therapist?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Concerns about childcare suggest functional challenges, warranting occupational therapy. Financial worries , crutch use , and body image require other interventions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is working on a medical-surgical unit and is managing the care of four clients. The nurse should schedule an interdisciplinary conference for which of the following clients?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pressure ulcer risk requires interdisciplinary input for nutrition and wound care. Diabetes management , heparin dosing , and hypotension are routine or less complex.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client for surgery. The client has signed the consent form but tells the nurse that she has reconsidered because she is worried about the pain. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acknowledging the client's concerns and affirming their right to reconsider supports autonomy. Dismissing concerns (A,
D) or questioning provider discussions is inappropriate.