ATI RN
ATI Leadership Level 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse working in the emergency department is assessing several clients. Which of the following clients is the highest priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because the client reporting shortness of breath and left shoulder and neck pain could be experiencing symptoms of a heart attack or other serious cardiac event. This is a life-threatening situation that requires immediate attention to prevent further complications or potential cardiac arrest. Assessing and treating this client promptly is crucial to ensure their safety and well-being.
Choice A is incorrect because although active bleeding is serious, it does not necessarily indicate an immediate life-threatening situation compared to cardiac symptoms.
Choice B is incorrect as a raised red skin rash is likely not an urgent priority.
Choice D is incorrect because right-sided flank pain typically does not pose an immediate threat to life.
Question 2 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: The correct answer is A: Physical therapist. The nurse should contact the physical therapist for assistance with TENS because they are specialized in evaluating and treating musculoskeletal conditions, which aligns with TENS therapy goals. Physical therapists can provide guidance on proper electrode placement, intensity settings, and monitoring the client's response to treatment. Respiratory therapists focus on respiratory conditions, occupational therapists on activities of daily living, and pharmacists on medication management.
Therefore, they are not the most appropriate team members for TENS therapy guidance.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse participating in the development of a disaster management plan for a hospital. The nurse should recognize that which of the following resources is the highest priority to have available in response to a bioterrorism event?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: A sufficient supply of personal protective equipment. In a bioterrorism event, protecting healthcare workers from exposure is critical to prevent further spread of the biological agent. Personal protective equipment, such as masks and gloves, is essential to reduce the risk of transmission. Tracking client information (choice
A) may be important for follow-up care but does not address immediate safety concerns. While mental health support (choice
C) is important, ensuring staff safety should be the primary focus initially. Communication networks (choice
D) are crucial but do not directly address the immediate protection of healthcare workers.
Question 4 of 5
To resolve a conflict between staff members regarding potential changes in policy, a nurse manager decides to implement the changes she prefers regardless of the feelings of those who oppose those changes. Which of the following conflict resolution strategies is the nurse manager using?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Competing. The nurse manager is using a competing conflict resolution strategy by unilaterally implementing the changes she prefers without considering the opposing views of staff members. This approach focuses on asserting one's own interests and winning at the expense of others' viewpoints. The other choices are incorrect because: A: Collaborating involves working together to find a mutually beneficial solution, B: Cooperating involves being accommodating and compromising to reach a resolution, and C: Compromising involves finding a middle ground that partially satisfies both parties.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about implementing droplet precautions for a client who has influenza. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Correct
Answer: A
Rationale: Wearing a surgical mask within 3ft of the client is appropriate for implementing droplet precautions for influenza. Droplets from respiratory secretions are the main mode of transmission. Surgical masks help prevent the spread of droplets. N95 respirators are needed for airborne precautions, not droplet precautions. Checking for a HEPA filtration system and assigning a client to a room with positive airflow are not specific to droplet precautions for influenza.