TEST BANK
ATI RN Leadership Exam 2019 – Version B (Latest)
|Actual Questions with Correct
Detailed Answers & Rationales | Verified A+
QUESTION
A client’s adult children disagree about continuing nutritional support. The
dilemma is referred to the ethics committee. Which action should the nurse
expect the committee to take?
Correct Answer: Assist in weighing the options involved in the decision
,QUESTION
A nurse manager is teaching new nurses about promoting client rights. Which
action should the manager include?
Correct Answer: Verify that the provider prescription is in the medical record
for clients who have restraints
QUESTION
A nurse manager is teaching about confidentiality. Which staff comment indicates
understanding?
Correct Answer: "Change-of-shift report can be given at the client's bedside."
QUESTION
A nurse is reviewing a clinical pathway upon discharge following hip arthroplasty.
Which information can assist in evaluating cost-effectiveness of care?
Correct Answer: The length of the client’s stay
QUESTION
A nurse is caring for a client who has vomited and had diarrhea for the past 6 hr.
Which assessment is the priority?
Correct Answer: Obtain the client’s serum potassium level
QUESTION
An AP tells the charge nurse it is unfair they must care for all incontinent clients.
Which response should the charge nurse make?
,Correct Answer: "I delegate tasks to personnel based on their job
descriptions."
QUESTION
A staff nurse believes a client with back pain is “drug seeking.” Which response
should the charge nurse make?
Correct Answer: "Clients are the experts on their own pain."
QUESTION
A client is scheduled for outpatient surgery. Which action verifies informed
consent?
Correct Answer: Ask the client to explain the procedure that is being
performed
QUESTION
Following an earthquake, several clients arrive at the ED. Which client should be
evaluated first?
Correct Answer: A client who has a sucking chest wound
QUESTION
Which of the following actions by staff requires intervention by the charge nurse?
Correct Answer: A nurse is photocopying their assigned client’s diagnostic test
results
, QUESTION
A CN observes a newly licensed nurse’s time-management skills. Which action
indicates effective use?
Correct Answer: Groups tasks that are in the same location
QUESTION
A terminally ill client voices concern about self-care after discharge. Which nurse
response is appropriate?
Correct Answer: "Your case manager will coordinate the resources you will
need."
QUESTION
A postoperative client with a PCA pump exhibits restlessness, elevated pulse, and
decreased BP. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: Place the client in a modified Trendelenburg position
QUESTION
Which tasks can the charge nurse delegate to an AP? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answers:
Ambulating
Adding thickener to thin liquids
QUESTION
Which client is safe to discharge during a community disaster?
Correct Answer: A client who has multiple sclerosis and reports ataxia
ATI RN Leadership Exam 2019 – Version B (Latest)
|Actual Questions with Correct
Detailed Answers & Rationales | Verified A+
QUESTION
A client’s adult children disagree about continuing nutritional support. The
dilemma is referred to the ethics committee. Which action should the nurse
expect the committee to take?
Correct Answer: Assist in weighing the options involved in the decision
,QUESTION
A nurse manager is teaching new nurses about promoting client rights. Which
action should the manager include?
Correct Answer: Verify that the provider prescription is in the medical record
for clients who have restraints
QUESTION
A nurse manager is teaching about confidentiality. Which staff comment indicates
understanding?
Correct Answer: "Change-of-shift report can be given at the client's bedside."
QUESTION
A nurse is reviewing a clinical pathway upon discharge following hip arthroplasty.
Which information can assist in evaluating cost-effectiveness of care?
Correct Answer: The length of the client’s stay
QUESTION
A nurse is caring for a client who has vomited and had diarrhea for the past 6 hr.
Which assessment is the priority?
Correct Answer: Obtain the client’s serum potassium level
QUESTION
An AP tells the charge nurse it is unfair they must care for all incontinent clients.
Which response should the charge nurse make?
,Correct Answer: "I delegate tasks to personnel based on their job
descriptions."
QUESTION
A staff nurse believes a client with back pain is “drug seeking.” Which response
should the charge nurse make?
Correct Answer: "Clients are the experts on their own pain."
QUESTION
A client is scheduled for outpatient surgery. Which action verifies informed
consent?
Correct Answer: Ask the client to explain the procedure that is being
performed
QUESTION
Following an earthquake, several clients arrive at the ED. Which client should be
evaluated first?
Correct Answer: A client who has a sucking chest wound
QUESTION
Which of the following actions by staff requires intervention by the charge nurse?
Correct Answer: A nurse is photocopying their assigned client’s diagnostic test
results
, QUESTION
A CN observes a newly licensed nurse’s time-management skills. Which action
indicates effective use?
Correct Answer: Groups tasks that are in the same location
QUESTION
A terminally ill client voices concern about self-care after discharge. Which nurse
response is appropriate?
Correct Answer: "Your case manager will coordinate the resources you will
need."
QUESTION
A postoperative client with a PCA pump exhibits restlessness, elevated pulse, and
decreased BP. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: Place the client in a modified Trendelenburg position
QUESTION
Which tasks can the charge nurse delegate to an AP? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answers:
Ambulating
Adding thickener to thin liquids
QUESTION
Which client is safe to discharge during a community disaster?
Correct Answer: A client who has multiple sclerosis and reports ataxia
