ATI Professionalism and Leadership Test
Questions with Correct Answers
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of cancer. The client states, "I don't unders
tand what my treatment options are." Which of the following statements by the nurse demonst
rates advocacy? - CORRECT ANSWER -
"I will contact your provider to review your treatment options."
The nurse is demonstrating advocacy by contacting the provider to communicate the client's co
ncerns so that the client can make an informed decision regarding their health care.
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrate
s professionalism? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Asks a client for their name, date of birth, and scans their medical identification bracelet before
administering medications
The nurse demonstrates professionalism by practicing the rights of medication administration to
promote client safety.
A nurse is preparing for a presentation on professional identity in nursing. Which of the followin
g statements should the nurse use to describe professional identity? - CORRECT ANSWER -
"Professional identity is how one describes themselves as a professional."
Professional identity is a personal interpretation of how one sees themselves within a professio
nal role. It is often described as the self-image, self-
concept, or personal view an individual has of themselves in their professional role.
A nurse is preparing a presentation on the regulation of nursing practice. Place the hierarchy of t
he regulation of practice in the correct order beginning with the highest level (step one) and pro
ceeding to the lowest level (step four). (Move the steps into the box on the right, placing them i
, n the order of hierarchy. Use all the steps.) - CORRECT ANSWER -
Nursing regulatory board is the highest level in the hierarchy of regulation (step one). Each state
has a board of nursing that reports to the National Council of State Board who oversees the sta
ndards for educational programs, license requirements, scope of practice, and grounds for disci
plinary action, remediation, or violations.
Nurse practice act is the second highest level in the hierarchy of regulation (step two). Each boar
d of nursing determines the laws of practice or the Nurse Practice Act (NPA) for licensed nurses
within that state. The NPA defines the nursing activities and ensures nurses practice within the d
efined laws, rules, and regulations. Nurses are responsible for knowing the details and abiding b
y the NPA. Nurses can be held liable when they, even in error, violate the standards of the NPA.
Organization policies and procedures is the third highest level in the hierarchy of regulation (ste
p three). Organizations establish policies and procedures that regulate and guide nursing practic
e within their establishments. These policiesRdefine the standards of care and responsibilities of
individual nurses from assistive personal, nursing students, graduate nurses, the newly licensed,
and the experienced nurse.
Individual self-
regulation is the lowest level in the hierarchy of regulation (step four). Each nurse is in control of
their individual competence, decisions, and actions while providing client care. This is the duty t
o self-
regulate. Nurses must use their knowledge and expertise to be prepared for all eventualities.
A nurse follows the six rights of medication administration when caring for a client. Which of the
following concepts is the nurse demonstrating? - CORRECT ANSWER -Accountability
The nurse is demonstrating accountability because they are administering medications in a way
that reduces errors and harm to the client.
A charge nurse uses a transformational leadership style when working with other staff on the un
it. Which of the following actions by the charge nurse demonstrates transformational leadership
Questions with Correct Answers
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of cancer. The client states, "I don't unders
tand what my treatment options are." Which of the following statements by the nurse demonst
rates advocacy? - CORRECT ANSWER -
"I will contact your provider to review your treatment options."
The nurse is demonstrating advocacy by contacting the provider to communicate the client's co
ncerns so that the client can make an informed decision regarding their health care.
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrate
s professionalism? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Asks a client for their name, date of birth, and scans their medical identification bracelet before
administering medications
The nurse demonstrates professionalism by practicing the rights of medication administration to
promote client safety.
A nurse is preparing for a presentation on professional identity in nursing. Which of the followin
g statements should the nurse use to describe professional identity? - CORRECT ANSWER -
"Professional identity is how one describes themselves as a professional."
Professional identity is a personal interpretation of how one sees themselves within a professio
nal role. It is often described as the self-image, self-
concept, or personal view an individual has of themselves in their professional role.
A nurse is preparing a presentation on the regulation of nursing practice. Place the hierarchy of t
he regulation of practice in the correct order beginning with the highest level (step one) and pro
ceeding to the lowest level (step four). (Move the steps into the box on the right, placing them i
, n the order of hierarchy. Use all the steps.) - CORRECT ANSWER -
Nursing regulatory board is the highest level in the hierarchy of regulation (step one). Each state
has a board of nursing that reports to the National Council of State Board who oversees the sta
ndards for educational programs, license requirements, scope of practice, and grounds for disci
plinary action, remediation, or violations.
Nurse practice act is the second highest level in the hierarchy of regulation (step two). Each boar
d of nursing determines the laws of practice or the Nurse Practice Act (NPA) for licensed nurses
within that state. The NPA defines the nursing activities and ensures nurses practice within the d
efined laws, rules, and regulations. Nurses are responsible for knowing the details and abiding b
y the NPA. Nurses can be held liable when they, even in error, violate the standards of the NPA.
Organization policies and procedures is the third highest level in the hierarchy of regulation (ste
p three). Organizations establish policies and procedures that regulate and guide nursing practic
e within their establishments. These policiesRdefine the standards of care and responsibilities of
individual nurses from assistive personal, nursing students, graduate nurses, the newly licensed,
and the experienced nurse.
Individual self-
regulation is the lowest level in the hierarchy of regulation (step four). Each nurse is in control of
their individual competence, decisions, and actions while providing client care. This is the duty t
o self-
regulate. Nurses must use their knowledge and expertise to be prepared for all eventualities.
A nurse follows the six rights of medication administration when caring for a client. Which of the
following concepts is the nurse demonstrating? - CORRECT ANSWER -Accountability
The nurse is demonstrating accountability because they are administering medications in a way
that reduces errors and harm to the client.
A charge nurse uses a transformational leadership style when working with other staff on the un
it. Which of the following actions by the charge nurse demonstrates transformational leadership
