ATI RN Leadership and
Management Exam 2025/2026
70 Minutes | 70 Questions | 100% Correct Answers
Section 1: Introduction
This document contains fully verified and 100% correct answers for the ATI RN Leadership
and Management Exam, updated for the 2025/2026 testing cycle.
The exam includes 70 questions to be completed in 70 minutes, evaluating the nurse’s ability
to lead teams, manage care, and ensure patient safety.
Key content areas include:
Delegation and Supervision
Prioritization and Time Management
Conflict Resolution and Communication
Leadership Styles and Team Coordination
Quality Improvement and Risk Management
Ethical and Legal Responsibilities in Leadership Roles
This A+ graded resource aligns with ATI's official test structure and is ideal for developing
leadership competence and exam success.
Section 2: Exam Questions and Answers
Format: Four answer choices per question (A–D). Correct answer highlighted. Question
formatting mirrors ATI’s leadership exam design and content focus.
Question 1
A charge nurse is delegating tasks to a licensed practical nurse (LPN). What can the LPN
perform?
A) Administer oral medications
B) Initiate IV therapy
C) Perform a comprehensive assessment
D) Develop a care plan
Correct Answer: A) Administer oral medications
Rationale: This is within LPN scope.
Question 2
A nurse manager is prioritizing care for multiple patients. Who should be seen first?
, A) Patient with chest pain
B) Patient requesting a blanket
C) Patient due for routine vitals
D) Patient awaiting discharge
Correct Answer: A) Patient with chest pain
Rationale: This is a life-threatening priority.
Question 3
A nurse is resolving a conflict between two staff members. What is the best approach?
A) Facilitate open communication
B) Ignore the issue
C) Take sides immediately
D) Avoid discussion
Correct Answer: A) Facilitate open communication
Rationale: This promotes resolution.
Question 4
A nurse leader is using a democratic leadership style. What is a characteristic?
A) Encourages team input
B) Makes decisions unilaterally
C) Avoids team collaboration
D) Ignores feedback
Correct Answer: A) Encourages team input
Rationale: This defines democratic style.
Question 5
A nurse manager is implementing a quality improvement project. What is a first step?
A) Collect baseline data
B) Skip planning
C) Ignore outcomes
D) Avoid team input
Correct Answer: A) Collect baseline data
Rationale: This establishes a starting point.
Question 6
A nurse leader is addressing a medication error. What is a legal responsibility?
A) Report to the appropriate authority
B) Hide the incident
C) Blame the nurse
D) Skip documentation
Correct Answer: A) Report to the appropriate authority
Rationale: This ensures accountability.
Management Exam 2025/2026
70 Minutes | 70 Questions | 100% Correct Answers
Section 1: Introduction
This document contains fully verified and 100% correct answers for the ATI RN Leadership
and Management Exam, updated for the 2025/2026 testing cycle.
The exam includes 70 questions to be completed in 70 minutes, evaluating the nurse’s ability
to lead teams, manage care, and ensure patient safety.
Key content areas include:
Delegation and Supervision
Prioritization and Time Management
Conflict Resolution and Communication
Leadership Styles and Team Coordination
Quality Improvement and Risk Management
Ethical and Legal Responsibilities in Leadership Roles
This A+ graded resource aligns with ATI's official test structure and is ideal for developing
leadership competence and exam success.
Section 2: Exam Questions and Answers
Format: Four answer choices per question (A–D). Correct answer highlighted. Question
formatting mirrors ATI’s leadership exam design and content focus.
Question 1
A charge nurse is delegating tasks to a licensed practical nurse (LPN). What can the LPN
perform?
A) Administer oral medications
B) Initiate IV therapy
C) Perform a comprehensive assessment
D) Develop a care plan
Correct Answer: A) Administer oral medications
Rationale: This is within LPN scope.
Question 2
A nurse manager is prioritizing care for multiple patients. Who should be seen first?
, A) Patient with chest pain
B) Patient requesting a blanket
C) Patient due for routine vitals
D) Patient awaiting discharge
Correct Answer: A) Patient with chest pain
Rationale: This is a life-threatening priority.
Question 3
A nurse is resolving a conflict between two staff members. What is the best approach?
A) Facilitate open communication
B) Ignore the issue
C) Take sides immediately
D) Avoid discussion
Correct Answer: A) Facilitate open communication
Rationale: This promotes resolution.
Question 4
A nurse leader is using a democratic leadership style. What is a characteristic?
A) Encourages team input
B) Makes decisions unilaterally
C) Avoids team collaboration
D) Ignores feedback
Correct Answer: A) Encourages team input
Rationale: This defines democratic style.
Question 5
A nurse manager is implementing a quality improvement project. What is a first step?
A) Collect baseline data
B) Skip planning
C) Ignore outcomes
D) Avoid team input
Correct Answer: A) Collect baseline data
Rationale: This establishes a starting point.
Question 6
A nurse leader is addressing a medication error. What is a legal responsibility?
A) Report to the appropriate authority
B) Hide the incident
C) Blame the nurse
D) Skip documentation
Correct Answer: A) Report to the appropriate authority
Rationale: This ensures accountability.
