ATI RN
ATI Leadership 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse on a surgical unit is preparing to transfer a client to a rehabilitation facility. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the change-of-shift report?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The time of the last pain medication dose is critical for ensuring proper pain management at the receiving facility, unlike preferences or unverified beliefs.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is supervising a newly licensed nurse who is performing surgical asepsis. After donning a sterile gown and gloves, which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse demonstrates correct aseptic technique?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Holding hands above the waist maintains sterility, as areas below the waist are considered non-sterile.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is triaging four clients following a mass casualty event. To which of the following clients should the nurse assign a red tag?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A compromised airway is a life-threatening condition requiring immediate intervention, warranting a red tag per the ABCs of basic life support.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is preparing to care for a client who arrived via ambulance. The client is disoriented and has a cardiac arrhythmia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Implied consent allows immediate treatment for life-threatening emergencies like cardiac arrhythmias, per EMTALA regulations.