ATI RN
ATI Leadership 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for four clients. The nurse should recognize that which of the following clients is the highest priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An absent pedal pulse indicates a critical circulatory issue, potentially limb-threatening, requiring immediate attention over other less urgent conditions.
Extract:
Exhibit 1 Nurses' Notes 1315:
Client is postoperative following an open cholecystectomy, Client's partner is at bedside. Surgical dressing intact, with small amount of serosanguineous drainage on dressings. Client reports pain as 5 on a scale of 0 to 10. Client requests a dose of their pain medication. Client expresses concern regarding the cost of prescription medications. Client reports being unable to find transportation to follow-up appointment
Plan of Care
1300:
Case management referral for discharge planning.
Client will need home health referral for dressing changes Client to follow up with the provider at the clinic in 1 week.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse case manager is reviewing the electronic medical record of a postoperative client. Click to highlight the findings that require follow-up by the case manager.
| Client reports being unable to find transportation to follow-up appointment |
| Client expresses concern regarding the cost of prescription medications |
| Case management referral for discharge planning |
| Client will need home health referral for dressing changes |
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lack of transportation is a barrier to postoperative care, requiring case manager intervention to ensure follow-up appointments are accessible. Other findings are either already addressed or less urgent.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has uterine prolapse. The provider has recommended a total abdominal hysterectomy, but the client tells the nurse that the surgery is not an option. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Respecting client autonomy involves exploring her concerns about the procedure to understand her decision, rather than assuming mental health issues or persuading her against her wishes.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about implied consent. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Implied consent is inferred from nonverbal actions or circumstances, unlike express consent, which involves explicit verbal or written agreement.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse manager is reviewing isolation guidelines with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates understanding of isolation guidelines?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clients on airborne precautions must wear a mask outside their room to prevent pathogen spread, aligning with isolation guidelines.