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: Symptoms of shortness of breath and left-sided pain suggest a myocardial infarction, a life-threatening emergency.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is comparing the rate of medication errors on the medical unit to the rate from a medical unit in a magnet hospital. Which of the following quality improvement methods is the nurse using?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Benchmarking compares performance metrics across units to identify improvements. Root cause analysis investigates errors, risk benefit analysis weighs interventions, and structure audits assess resources.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse on a med-surge unit is caring for four clients. The nurse should recognize that which of the following clients is the priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An absent pulse indicates a critical circulatory issue that could lead to limb loss, making this the priority.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a tumor. The provider recommends surgery. The client refuses, but the client's partner wants the surgery performed. Which of the following is the deciding factor in determining if the surgery will be done?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: If the partner is the durable power of attorney for health care, they have legal authority to make decisions when the client cannot. A competent client's understanding is relevant but secondary to legal authority. Religious beliefs may influence but do not override legal designations. Ethics committees provide guidance but lack final authority over legal surrogates.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to discharge a client who has end-stage heart failure. the client's partner tells the nurse she can no longer handle caring for the client. which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Contacting the case manager facilitates exploring discharge options like home care or facilities. Delaying discharge doesn't solve the issue, recommending a facility is premature, and requesting family help may not be feasible.