ATI Priority Setting Frameworks - Beginning Test Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

ATI Priority Setting Frameworks - Beginning Test Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified A nurse is caring for four clients. Which of the following should the nurse assess first? A. A client scheduled for discharge in 2 hours B. A client reporting shortness of breath and restlessness C. A client requesting assistance with toileting D. A client waiting for a meal tray Which of the following actions reflects the use of Maslow’s Hierarchy when prioritizing care? A. Administering pain medication before assisting with hygiene B. Assisting a client to make a phone call to their family C. Encouraging a client to attend group therapy D. Teaching a client about dietary choices A nurse has received report on four clients. Which client should the nurse prioritize based on the ABC framework? 2 A. A client with a blood glucose of 210 mg/dL B. A client with inspiratory stridor and use of accessory muscles C. A client with an indwelling catheter requesting ice chips D. A client awaiting physical therapy A client is newly admitted with pneumonia and has a respiratory rate of 28/min, temperature of 101.8°F, and reports chest pain with breathing. What is the nurse’s priority action? A. Apply oxygen and assess SpO2 B. Administer acetaminophen C. Notify the provider D. Encourage fluid intake Which action by the nurse best reflects the use of the “least restrictive” principle in client care? A. Placing a client in soft wrist restraints for agitation B. Offering the client a quiet room and engaging in verbal de-escalation C. Requesting a sedative from the provider D. Applying a bed alarm without informing the client 3 A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has not voided in 7 hours. What is the priority action? A. Assess the bladder using a bladder scanner B. Encourage oral fluid intake C. Notify the surgeon D. Offer the client a warm blanket Which of the following situations represents a **first-level priority** in nursing care? A. A client requesting their daily weight be recorded B. A client with new-onset confusion and decreased oxygen saturation C. A client complaining of mild nausea D. A client due for medication in 1 hour What is the most appropriate use of the “acute vs. chronic” framework? A. Prioritizing a client with chronic back pain B. Prioritizing a client with acute appendicitis C. Prioritizing discharge teaching D. Prioritizing routine vital signs 4 Which client should the nurse assess first? A. A client with COPD who needs suctioning B. A client with a pressure injury needing dressing change C. A client with a new tracheostomy who is coughing forcefully D. A client requesting assistance ambulating A nurse enters a room and finds a client with a blood glucose of 58 mg/dL who is drowsy but arousable. What is the nurse’s priority action? A. Provide a fast-acting carbohydrate