ATI RN
ATI RN Leadership 2019 A Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following instructions provided by a nurse reflects effective communication regarding delegation of a task to an assistive personnel (AP)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The instruction to check urinary output for a specific client at a specific time with clear reporting expectations follows the five rights of delegation, ensuring clarity and safety. Other options lack specificity or measurable criteria.
Extract:
Clients following stem cell transplants
Question 2 of 5
A nurse manager is planning an in-service for a group of nurses about caring for clients following stem cell transplants. Which of the following instructions should the nurse manager include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: N95 masks protect against infections in immunocompromised clients. Other options risk infection or are inappropriate.
Extract:
Multiple clients with life-threatening injuries from a train derailment
Question 3 of 5
A facility has been notified of a train derailment resulting in multiple clients experiencing life-threatening injuries. The external disaster plan has been activated. Which of the following actions should a charge nurse on the PACU take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Identifying stable clients for transfer frees PACU space for incoming critical patients, optimizing resource use during a disaster. Other actions are less relevant to PACU responsibilities.
Extract:
A 19-year-old client with metastasized cancer
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 19-year-old client who has just been informed that their cancer has metastasized. The client tells the nurse that they do not want to continue chemotherapy. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Providing palliative care information respects the client's decision and supports quality of life, aligning with their wishes. Other responses disregard autonomy or are irrelevant.
Extract:
A client who has back pain and is provided a prescription for oxycodone
Question 5 of 5
A client who has back pain presents to an emergency department and is provided a prescription for oxycodone. A staff nurse tells the charge nurse that they think the client is seeking drugs and is not actually in distress. Which of the following responses should the charge nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acknowledging clients as experts on their pain respects their self-report, ensuring appropriate pain management. Other responses risk bias or delay in care.