ATI LEADERSHIP PROCTORED EXAM
2026 WITH ACTUAL CORRECT QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED DETAILED ANSWERS
|CURRENTLY TESTING QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS|ALREADY GRADED
A+|NEWEST|BRAND NEW VERSION
!!|GUARANTEED PASS
1. A charge nurse overhears two nurses discussing a client’s condition in the hallway. What
action should the charge nurse take?
A. Report both nurses to the nurse manager
B. Tell the nurses to lower their voices
C. Remind the nurses this violates HIPAA
D. Document the incident in the client’s medical record
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Discussing client information in a public area violates HIPAA. The charge nurse
should provide immediate education on confidentiality.
2. A nurse delegates the task of ambulating a stable postoperative client to an assistive
personnel (AP). Which statement by the AP requires follow-up?
A. “I will make sure the client has nonskid socks.”
B. “I’ll let you know if the client feels dizzy.”
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,C. “I’ve never walked a client with this type of drain before.”
D. “I’ll document how far the client walked.”
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: APs should only perform tasks within their training. Ambulating a client with
unfamiliar equipment requires the RN’s assessment and guidance.
3. A nurse manager is reviewing incident reports. Which situation requires completion of
an incident report?
A. A client refuses medication
B. A client slips but is caught before falling
C. A family member complains about food
D. A nurse gives medication 10 minutes late
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A near-miss safety event (client almost fell) requires reporting to ensure system
improvement.
4. A nurse is leading a quality improvement project aimed at reducing catheter-associated
UTIs (CAUTIs). Which action is priority?
A. Educate staff about the project goals
B. Review current evidence-based catheter protocols
C. Collect staff feedback
D. Post reminders in patient rooms
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Evidence-based guidelines are the foundation for QI interventions. Interventions
must be aligned with proven standards.
5. A new graduate nurse is struggling with time management. Which intervention by the
preceptor is most appropriate?
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, A. Assign the new nurse fewer complex patients
B. Tell the nurse to “work faster”
C. Encourage creating a prioritized task list
D. Review each task to ensure accuracy
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prioritization tools help develop time-management skills while supporting
independence.
6. An RN receives shift change report. Which client should the RN assess first?
A. COPD client needing a scheduled bronchodilator
B. Post-op client reporting pain 6/10
C. Client with a potassium level of 6.0 mEq/L
D. Client awaiting discharge education
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A K+ of 6.0 is a life-threatening electrolyte imbalance requiring immediate
intervention.
7. A nurse is teaching a group about democratic leadership. Which statement indicates
understanding?
A. “The leader makes decisions without staff input.”
B. “The leader allows staff full control with no oversight.”
C. “The leader involves staff in decision-making.”
D. “The leader closely monitors tasks and gives orders.”
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Democratic leaders collaborate with staff to make shared decisions.
8. A nurse witnesses another nurse giving a medication without checking the client’s ID
band. What is the appropriate action?
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2026 WITH ACTUAL CORRECT QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED DETAILED ANSWERS
|CURRENTLY TESTING QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS|ALREADY GRADED
A+|NEWEST|BRAND NEW VERSION
!!|GUARANTEED PASS
1. A charge nurse overhears two nurses discussing a client’s condition in the hallway. What
action should the charge nurse take?
A. Report both nurses to the nurse manager
B. Tell the nurses to lower their voices
C. Remind the nurses this violates HIPAA
D. Document the incident in the client’s medical record
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Discussing client information in a public area violates HIPAA. The charge nurse
should provide immediate education on confidentiality.
2. A nurse delegates the task of ambulating a stable postoperative client to an assistive
personnel (AP). Which statement by the AP requires follow-up?
A. “I will make sure the client has nonskid socks.”
B. “I’ll let you know if the client feels dizzy.”
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,C. “I’ve never walked a client with this type of drain before.”
D. “I’ll document how far the client walked.”
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: APs should only perform tasks within their training. Ambulating a client with
unfamiliar equipment requires the RN’s assessment and guidance.
3. A nurse manager is reviewing incident reports. Which situation requires completion of
an incident report?
A. A client refuses medication
B. A client slips but is caught before falling
C. A family member complains about food
D. A nurse gives medication 10 minutes late
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A near-miss safety event (client almost fell) requires reporting to ensure system
improvement.
4. A nurse is leading a quality improvement project aimed at reducing catheter-associated
UTIs (CAUTIs). Which action is priority?
A. Educate staff about the project goals
B. Review current evidence-based catheter protocols
C. Collect staff feedback
D. Post reminders in patient rooms
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Evidence-based guidelines are the foundation for QI interventions. Interventions
must be aligned with proven standards.
5. A new graduate nurse is struggling with time management. Which intervention by the
preceptor is most appropriate?
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, A. Assign the new nurse fewer complex patients
B. Tell the nurse to “work faster”
C. Encourage creating a prioritized task list
D. Review each task to ensure accuracy
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prioritization tools help develop time-management skills while supporting
independence.
6. An RN receives shift change report. Which client should the RN assess first?
A. COPD client needing a scheduled bronchodilator
B. Post-op client reporting pain 6/10
C. Client with a potassium level of 6.0 mEq/L
D. Client awaiting discharge education
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A K+ of 6.0 is a life-threatening electrolyte imbalance requiring immediate
intervention.
7. A nurse is teaching a group about democratic leadership. Which statement indicates
understanding?
A. “The leader makes decisions without staff input.”
B. “The leader allows staff full control with no oversight.”
C. “The leader involves staff in decision-making.”
D. “The leader closely monitors tasks and gives orders.”
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Democratic leaders collaborate with staff to make shared decisions.
8. A nurse witnesses another nurse giving a medication without checking the client’s ID
band. What is the appropriate action?
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