ATI RN
ATI Leadership Level 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse on an inpatient care unit is working to help reduce unit costs. Which of the following actions is appropriate to include in the cost-containment plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using clean gloves for colostomy care saves costs without compromising safety. Storing saline risks contamination, delaying sharps disposal increases injury risk, and returning supplies violates infection control.
Question 2 of 5
A charge nurse on an obstetrical unit is preparing the shift assignment. Which of the following clients should be assigned to an RN who has floated from a medical-surgical unit?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Postoperative care with a PCA pump aligns with the medical-surgical RN's expertise, requiring less obstetric specialization.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is delegating care for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assign to the LPN?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering an enema is within an LPN's scope, requiring routine skill. Developing care plans , monitoring post-MI clients , or initial teaching require RN-level assessment and critical thinking.
Question 4 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 reflect functional challenges that an occupational therapist can address.
Question 5 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.