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A nurse is receiving change-of-shift report for four clients. Which of the following clients
should the nurse care for first?
A client who is 4 hr postoperative following a hernia repair and has pitting edema of the right
leg
Rationale:
A client who is 4 hr postoperative with pitting edema of the right leg should be seen first. This
finding could indicate a deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a potentially life-threatening complication
due to the risk of pulmonary embolism. This requires immediate assessment and intervention.
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
the tracheostomy at home? (Select all that apply.)
Obturator
Oxygen tank
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A nurse initiates a referral to an occupational therapist for a client who has rheumatoid
arthritis. Which of the following assessment findings supports the need for this referral?
The client requires assistance with completing oral hygiene.
Rationale:
Requiring assistance with completing oral hygiene indicates difficulty with fine motor skills and
daily living tasks—core areas of focus for occupational therapists. They help clients adapt and
regain independence in performing self-care activities.
A nurse manager is discussing responsibilities of the nurse manager role with a group of
newly licensed nurses. Which of the following responsibilities should the nurse include?
(Select all that apply.)
Monitor overall functions of the unit.
Make decisions on the unit.
Ensure goals of the facility are being met.
Reward and discipline staff as necessary
A facility provides annual staff education regarding ethical practice. A charge nurse
recognizes a need for further education when which of the following behaviors is observed?
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A nurse explains to a client's family that a DNR order includes withholding comfort measures.
Rationale:
Incorrectly stating that a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) order includes withholding comfort
measures indicates a misunderstanding of ethical and legal standards. DNR orders mean no
resuscitation in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest, but do not mean withholding comfort
or palliative care. This response shows a need for further ethical education.
A nurse is using the internet to research information regarding hospital-acquired infections.
Which of the following criteria should the nurse use to evaluate the website's credibility?
The website provides contact information for the author.
Rationale:
Credible websites often include authorship with credentials and contact information, allowing
users to verify the qualifications of the source. This supports transparency and accountability.
A charge nurse is working on a medical-surgical unit.
Exhibits
For which of the following nurses' actions should the charge nurse recognize the need to
intervene for breach of confidentiality?( Select all that apply.)
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ATI Leadership Proctored Exam COMPLETE NEWEST
70 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR
A nurse is receiving change-of-shift report for four clients. Which of the following clients
should the nurse care for first?
A client who is 4 hr postoperative following a hernia repair and has pitting edema of the right
leg
Rationale:
A client who is 4 hr postoperative with pitting edema of the right leg should be seen first. This
finding could indicate a deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a potentially life-threatening complication
due to the risk of pulmonary embolism. This requires immediate assessment and intervention.
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
the tracheostomy at home? (Select all that apply.)
Obturator
Oxygen tank
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A nurse initiates a referral to an occupational therapist for a client who has rheumatoid
arthritis. Which of the following assessment findings supports the need for this referral?
The client requires assistance with completing oral hygiene.
Rationale:
Requiring assistance with completing oral hygiene indicates difficulty with fine motor skills and
daily living tasks—core areas of focus for occupational therapists. They help clients adapt and
regain independence in performing self-care activities.
A nurse manager is discussing responsibilities of the nurse manager role with a group of
newly licensed nurses. Which of the following responsibilities should the nurse include?
(Select all that apply.)
Monitor overall functions of the unit.
Make decisions on the unit.
Ensure goals of the facility are being met.
Reward and discipline staff as necessary
A facility provides annual staff education regarding ethical practice. A charge nurse
recognizes a need for further education when which of the following behaviors is observed?
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A nurse explains to a client's family that a DNR order includes withholding comfort measures.
Rationale:
Incorrectly stating that a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) order includes withholding comfort
measures indicates a misunderstanding of ethical and legal standards. DNR orders mean no
resuscitation in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest, but do not mean withholding comfort
or palliative care. This response shows a need for further ethical education.
A nurse is using the internet to research information regarding hospital-acquired infections.
Which of the following criteria should the nurse use to evaluate the website's credibility?
The website provides contact information for the author.
Rationale:
Credible websites often include authorship with credentials and contact information, allowing
users to verify the qualifications of the source. This supports transparency and accountability.
A charge nurse is working on a medical-surgical unit.
Exhibits
For which of the following nurses' actions should the charge nurse recognize the need to
intervene for breach of confidentiality?( Select all that apply.)
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