ATI LEADERSHIP PROCTORED EXAM
STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT
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ABCDE principle for prioritization - ANSWER Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Disability
Exposure
True/False: Rarely will you ever prioritize giving pain medications - ANSWER
True
rules for prioritization - ANSWER - assess before taking action (calling the dr)
- prioritize unstable over stable patients
- prioritize acute over chronic conditions
- prioritize systemic over local issues
- pick least invasive procedure first
examples of efficient nursing practice - ANSWER - take time at the beginning of
your shift to plan and prioritize your day
- chart interventions/nursing care as soon as you complete them
,- group tasks together for a single patient
- complete time consuming or challenging tasks earlier in your shift
- wait to perform non-essential tasks for later in the day
5 rights of delegation - ANSWER - right task
- right circumstance
- right person
- right direction/communication
- right supervision and evaluation
what can be delegated to LPN's - ANSWER medications
enteral feeding
foley insertions
suctioning
trach care
wound care
reinforce teaching
A client is brought to the emergency department following a motor-vehicle crash.
Drug use is suspected in the crash, and a voided urine specimen is ordered. The
client repeatedly refuses to provide the specimen. Which of the following is the
appropriate action by the nurse? - ANSWER B* Document the client‟s refusal in
the chart.
A nurse is making shift assignments in a hospital. Which of the following tasks is
appropriate to assign to a licensed practical nurse? - ANSWER Administer a
nasogastric tube feeding.
, A nurse preceptor is evaluating a newly licensed nurse‟s competency in assisting
with a sterile procedure. Which of the following actions indicates the newly
licensed nurse is maintaining sterile technique? (SATA) - ANSWER b. Opens the
sterile pack by first unfolding the top flap away from her body
d. Removes the outside packaging of a sterile instrument before dropping it onto
the sterile field
A nurse enters a client‟s room and identifies that the client is receiving too much
IV fluid because the IV pump is not working properly. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take first? - ANSWER Auscultate the client‟s lungs.
A nurse is assisting with triage during a mass casualty event. The nurse applies a
red tag to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -
ANSWER Provide treatment for life-threatening injuries
A home health nurse is performing a safety assessment of a client‟s home. Which
of the following findings should the nurse identify as a safety hazard - ANSWER
The client‟s bedside lamp is plugged in using an extension cord with two prongs
A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse provide care for a client who
has Clostridium difficile infections. Which of the following actions by the newly
licensed nurse indicate an understanding of proper infection control procedures? -
ANSWER Wears gown when caring for client
A nurse is preparing discharge planning for a client who has a newly placed
tracheostomy tube. The nurse should assess the client‟s need for which of the
following supplies to manage tracheostomy at home? (SATA - ANSWER Pipe
cleaners
b. O2 Tank
e. Obturator
, A nurse is caring for four clients who are scheduled to undergo surgery. Which of
the following clients can give informed consent? - ANSWER An adolescent client
who is legally emancipated
A nurse is discussing the safekeeping of valuables with a client who is scheduled
for surgery. Which of the following client statements indicates the need for further
teaching? - ANSWER "I can leave my wedding ring on if it is taped in place"
. A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has Stage III pressure ulcer. The
nurse requests a consultation with the wound care specialist. Which of the
following actions by the nurse is appropriate when working with a consultant? -
ANSWER Arrange the consultation for a time when the nurse caring for the client
is able to be present for the consultation
A nurse is observing an AP administer 0.9% sodium chloride enema to an adult
client. For which of the following actions by the AP should the nurse intervene? -
ANSWER Positions the client on her left side with knees flexed
A nurse is orienting a newly licensed nurse about client confidentiality. Which of
the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of
the teaching? - ANSWER "I should encrypt personal health information when
sending emails."
A nurse is participating on a committee that is considering the creation of a policy
that will allow the nurses to remove chest tubes. Which of the following is an
appropriate resource for the nurse to consult in planning for this policy? -
ANSWER State Nurse Practice Act
A charge nurse observe a licensed practical nurse tell a client that she will return
with a medication to help relieve the client‟s nausea. The LPN does not return with
STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS
<NEWEST VERSION>
ABCDE principle for prioritization - ANSWER Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Disability
Exposure
True/False: Rarely will you ever prioritize giving pain medications - ANSWER
True
rules for prioritization - ANSWER - assess before taking action (calling the dr)
- prioritize unstable over stable patients
- prioritize acute over chronic conditions
- prioritize systemic over local issues
- pick least invasive procedure first
examples of efficient nursing practice - ANSWER - take time at the beginning of
your shift to plan and prioritize your day
- chart interventions/nursing care as soon as you complete them
,- group tasks together for a single patient
- complete time consuming or challenging tasks earlier in your shift
- wait to perform non-essential tasks for later in the day
5 rights of delegation - ANSWER - right task
- right circumstance
- right person
- right direction/communication
- right supervision and evaluation
what can be delegated to LPN's - ANSWER medications
enteral feeding
foley insertions
suctioning
trach care
wound care
reinforce teaching
A client is brought to the emergency department following a motor-vehicle crash.
Drug use is suspected in the crash, and a voided urine specimen is ordered. The
client repeatedly refuses to provide the specimen. Which of the following is the
appropriate action by the nurse? - ANSWER B* Document the client‟s refusal in
the chart.
A nurse is making shift assignments in a hospital. Which of the following tasks is
appropriate to assign to a licensed practical nurse? - ANSWER Administer a
nasogastric tube feeding.
, A nurse preceptor is evaluating a newly licensed nurse‟s competency in assisting
with a sterile procedure. Which of the following actions indicates the newly
licensed nurse is maintaining sterile technique? (SATA) - ANSWER b. Opens the
sterile pack by first unfolding the top flap away from her body
d. Removes the outside packaging of a sterile instrument before dropping it onto
the sterile field
A nurse enters a client‟s room and identifies that the client is receiving too much
IV fluid because the IV pump is not working properly. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take first? - ANSWER Auscultate the client‟s lungs.
A nurse is assisting with triage during a mass casualty event. The nurse applies a
red tag to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -
ANSWER Provide treatment for life-threatening injuries
A home health nurse is performing a safety assessment of a client‟s home. Which
of the following findings should the nurse identify as a safety hazard - ANSWER
The client‟s bedside lamp is plugged in using an extension cord with two prongs
A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse provide care for a client who
has Clostridium difficile infections. Which of the following actions by the newly
licensed nurse indicate an understanding of proper infection control procedures? -
ANSWER Wears gown when caring for client
A nurse is preparing discharge planning for a client who has a newly placed
tracheostomy tube. The nurse should assess the client‟s need for which of the
following supplies to manage tracheostomy at home? (SATA - ANSWER Pipe
cleaners
b. O2 Tank
e. Obturator
, A nurse is caring for four clients who are scheduled to undergo surgery. Which of
the following clients can give informed consent? - ANSWER An adolescent client
who is legally emancipated
A nurse is discussing the safekeeping of valuables with a client who is scheduled
for surgery. Which of the following client statements indicates the need for further
teaching? - ANSWER "I can leave my wedding ring on if it is taped in place"
. A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has Stage III pressure ulcer. The
nurse requests a consultation with the wound care specialist. Which of the
following actions by the nurse is appropriate when working with a consultant? -
ANSWER Arrange the consultation for a time when the nurse caring for the client
is able to be present for the consultation
A nurse is observing an AP administer 0.9% sodium chloride enema to an adult
client. For which of the following actions by the AP should the nurse intervene? -
ANSWER Positions the client on her left side with knees flexed
A nurse is orienting a newly licensed nurse about client confidentiality. Which of
the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of
the teaching? - ANSWER "I should encrypt personal health information when
sending emails."
A nurse is participating on a committee that is considering the creation of a policy
that will allow the nurses to remove chest tubes. Which of the following is an
appropriate resource for the nurse to consult in planning for this policy? -
ANSWER State Nurse Practice Act
A charge nurse observe a licensed practical nurse tell a client that she will return
with a medication to help relieve the client‟s nausea. The LPN does not return with
