ATI RN
ATI RN Leadership Retake 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse on an acute mental health unit is assessing four clients. Which of the following clients is the highest priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Constant pacing in bipolar disorder suggests mania, risking agitation or harm, making it the priority. Neologisms, poor hygiene, and aphasia are less urgent.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing client charts to collect data on the number of urinary catheters that were removed within 48 hours of surgery. This collection of information demonstrates which of the following processes?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An outcome audit evaluates care results, like timely catheter removal to prevent complications. Structure audits assess resources, benchmarking compares to standards, and process audits evaluate methods.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse administrator is using benchmarking as control criteria while reviewing current policies and procedures. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Benchmarking involves comparing facility practices to high-performing peers to identify improvements. Root cause analysis, future performance prediction, and work initiatives are not benchmarking.
Question 4 of 5
A charge nurse is supervising the actions taken by a staff nurse following a client fall. The charge nurse should identify that which of the following actions by the staff nurse indicates an understanding of the procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Documenting that an incident report was filed in the client’s record ensures legal compliance. Witness names shouldn’t be in notes, the client’s account belongs in the report, and incident reports go to risk management, not ethics.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility is assessing a client who has returned from an acute care facility following a brief illness. The nurse observes that the client is confused and agitated. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Measuring vital signs assesses for physiological causes of confusion and agitation, prioritizing client safety. Reassuring family, reorienting, or medicating follow assessment.