ATI LPN
ATI PN Medical Surgical Leadership Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A staff nurse suspects that a newly licensed nurse is chemically impaired. Which of the following actions should the staff nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Notifying the charge nurse ensures appropriate handling of a serious concern while maintaining professionalism.
Question 2 of 5
Mr. Smith did not receive his medication on time, as ordered, because his nurse forgot about it and went on her lunch break. Consequently, Mr. Smith's condition deteriorated, and he was sent to the emergency room. What legal term describes this form of professional negligence?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Malpractice refers to professional negligence resulting in patient harm due to failure to meet care standards.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse on a pediatric unit is working with an assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following tasks should the nurse have the AP perform first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Feeding a client unable to self-feed addresses an immediate nutritional need, taking priority over other tasks.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse working in a long-term care facility is assigned to care for four clients following the 0700 morning change-of-shift report. Which of the following clients should the nurse attend to first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A low blood glucose level of 60 mg/dL requires immediate intervention to prevent severe hypoglycemia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is receiving a change-of-shift report for four clients. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Low urinary output post-surgery suggests potential complications like hypovolemia or kidney injury, making it the priority for immediate assessment.