RN ATI Leadership Exam 2026 – Medication & Delegation Detailed
Answer Key Most Recent exam COMPLETE (2026) EXAM Questions and
Answers (Verified Answers) (Latest Update 2026) Graded A+
Questions 1–50
Q1 – Delegation to LPN
Answer: C – Reinforcing teaching for a patient receiving a new prescription
Rationale: LPNs can reinforce teaching but cannot perform initial assessments, administer IV
push meds, or create the plan of care.
Q6 – Legal responsibility for delegated tasks
Answer: B – Ensuring delegated tasks are appropriate and performed safely
Rationale: RN retains accountability for all delegated medication and care tasks.
Q16 – Delegate to UAP
Answer: B – Assisting with ambulation
Rationale: UAPs can perform routine, non-invasive tasks; medication administration is RN-
only.
Q27 – LPN delegation
Answer: B – Administering oral medications
Rationale: LPNs may administer routine oral meds but cannot perform complex assessments or
IV push medications.
Q36 – LPN delegation
Answer: B – Dressing change on a stable wound
Rationale: Stable wound care is within LPN scope; IV meds require RN supervision.
Q46 – Ethical leadership in medication delegation
Answer: B – Advocating for patient safety and staff fairness
Rationale: Ethical leaders ensure safe medication administration and fair delegation.
Q55 – Delegate to UAP
Answer: B – Assisting with ambulation and hygiene
Rationale: UAPs cannot administer medications; only non-invasive routine care.
Q56 – Accountability for medication error
Answer: B – Reporting error and taking corrective measures
Rationale: RN must act immediately to ensure patient safety and quality improvement.
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Answer Key Most Recent exam COMPLETE (2026) EXAM Questions and
Answers (Verified Answers) (Latest Update 2026) Graded A+
Questions 1–50
Q1 – Delegation to LPN
Answer: C – Reinforcing teaching for a patient receiving a new prescription
Rationale: LPNs can reinforce teaching but cannot perform initial assessments, administer IV
push meds, or create the plan of care.
Q6 – Legal responsibility for delegated tasks
Answer: B – Ensuring delegated tasks are appropriate and performed safely
Rationale: RN retains accountability for all delegated medication and care tasks.
Q16 – Delegate to UAP
Answer: B – Assisting with ambulation
Rationale: UAPs can perform routine, non-invasive tasks; medication administration is RN-
only.
Q27 – LPN delegation
Answer: B – Administering oral medications
Rationale: LPNs may administer routine oral meds but cannot perform complex assessments or
IV push medications.
Q36 – LPN delegation
Answer: B – Dressing change on a stable wound
Rationale: Stable wound care is within LPN scope; IV meds require RN supervision.
Q46 – Ethical leadership in medication delegation
Answer: B – Advocating for patient safety and staff fairness
Rationale: Ethical leaders ensure safe medication administration and fair delegation.
Q55 – Delegate to UAP
Answer: B – Assisting with ambulation and hygiene
Rationale: UAPs cannot administer medications; only non-invasive routine care.
Q56 – Accountability for medication error
Answer: B – Reporting error and taking corrective measures
Rationale: RN must act immediately to ensure patient safety and quality improvement.
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