ATI RN
ATI Leadership 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is delegating client care. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to assistive personnel?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using a pain rating scale is a low-risk task within the assistive personnel's scope, unlike invasive or technical tasks requiring RN expertise.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has meningitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreased consciousness suggests worsening intracranial pressure, a life-threatening complication of meningitis requiring urgent reporting.
Question 3 of 5
A facility provides annual staff education regarding ethical practice. A charge nurse recognizes a need for further education when which of the following behaviors is observed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Misrepresenting a DNR order as withholding comfort measures indicates a misunderstanding of ethical practice, as DNR only applies to CPR, not comfort care.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department admits a client who has been exposed to cutaneous anthrax. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cutaneous anthrax, caused by Bacillus anthracis, requires antibiotics to prevent systemic spread, unlike antivirals or masks, which are relevant for other forms of anthrax.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing discharge planning for a client who has a newly placed tracheostomy tube. The nurse should assess the client's need for which of the following supplies to manage the tracheostomy at home?
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: An oxygen tank may be needed for respiratory support, and an obturator is essential for reinserting the tube if dislodged, ensuring safe tracheostomy management at home.