ATI RN
ATI Leadership 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A triage nurse in an emergency department is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Confusion and slurred speech suggest a possible stroke, a time-sensitive emergency requiring immediate assessment to optimize outcomes.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is delegating care for a client. Client has right-sided weakness following a cerebrovascular accident. Client coughs when eating and voice becomes hoarse after swallowing. Select the 3 tasks the nurse should assign to assistive personnel.
Correct Answer: B,F,G
Rationale: Assistive personnel can document urine output, ambulate the client, and obtain vital signs, as these are low-risk tasks within their scope.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for four clients. The nurse should recognize that which of the following clients is the highest priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An absent pedal pulse indicates a critical circulatory issue, potentially limb-threatening, requiring immediate attention over other less urgent conditions.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has early-stage Alzheimer's disease. In which of the following actions is the nurse acting as a client advocate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Requesting reminiscent therapy promotes the client's cognitive function and dignity, aligning with advocacy by prioritizing their best interests.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is teaching a newly licensed nurse about sexually transmitted infections. The nurse should instruct the newly licensed nurse to report which of the following infections to the health department?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gonorrhea is a reportable STI due to its serious long-term health impacts and public health implications, requiring notification to track and control spread.