ATI RN
ATI Community Leadership Disaster and Neuro Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is learning about effective nurse leadership. The nurse should recognize that an effective nurse leader has which of the following qualities? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Effective nurse leaders have conflict resolution skills (
A), integrity (
B), and prioritization ability (
C), fostering teamwork, trust, and efficiency. Authoritarian styles (
D) reduce collaboration, and resistance to change (E) hinders adaptability in healthcare.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has experienced a hemorrhagic stroke. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize when providing care to the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Monitoring vital signs and neurological status frequently is critical to detect changes in a hemorrhagic stroke patient, preventing complications. Active exercises (
A) are secondary, strict bed rest (
B) is not ideal, and anticoagulants (
D) are contraindicated due to bleeding risk.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is working on discharge planning for a 25-year-old hospitalized client diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The client has significant bilateral lower extremities muscle weakness. Which of the following facilities should the nurse expect this client to be discharged to?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A rehabilitation facility (
C) offers specialized therapies to improve mobility and function for MS patients with significant weakness. Home care (
A) is less intensive, sub-acute care (
B) is for less specialized needs, and skilled nursing (
D) is for long-term care.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client scheduled for a functional assessment who asks, 'What is the purpose of this assessment?' How should the nurse most appropriately respond to the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A functional assessment evaluates a client's ability to perform activities of daily living, determining their level of self-sufficiency. This informs care planning. It does not focus on comfort, specific aide services, or insurance reimbursement primarily.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing for an initial home care visit for a client with diabetes. Which action by the nurse is appropriate? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Arranging mutual future visits (
C) establishes a consistent care schedule for ongoing diabetes management. Asking how the client is managing at home (
D) provides critical information for a personalized care plan. Sitting down to discuss with the client and family (E) builds rapport and involves the support system. Going into the bedroom without permission (
A) invades privacy, and thanking the client (
B) is courteous but not critical to care.