ATI RN
ATI Leadership 2023 I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The family members of an older adult client are expressing conflict over whether the client should have surgery that is recommended by the provider. The oldest adult child has durable power of attorney for health care for the client. The client is oriented to person, place, and time. Which of the following people has the legal authority to make this health care decision?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A mentally competent client retains legal authority to make healthcare decisions, despite a durable power of attorney, which only applies when the client is incapacitated.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for placement of a central venous access device. Which of the following actions is the nurse's responsibility in the informed consent process?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse's role is to ensure the client understands the procedure by assessing comprehension, while the provider discusses risks, benefits, and alternatives.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing pressure ulcers on four clients to evaluate the effectiveness of a change in wound care procedure. Which of the following findings indicates wound healing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A deep red color indicates granulation tissue, a sign of wound healing, unlike erythema, increased exudate, or inflammation, which suggest infection.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parent of a toddler who has a new diagnosis of asthma. The parent states she is unable to afford the nebulizer prescribed for the child. Which of the following referrals should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A social worker can connect the family with financial resources to obtain the nebulizer, addressing the affordability issue.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in an emergency department is triaging four clients following a mass casualty event. To which of the following clients should the nurse assign a red tag?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A compromised airway is a life-threatening condition requiring immediate intervention, warranting a red tag per the ABCs of basic life support.