ATI RN LEADERSHIP PROCTORED EXAM
- COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
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Question 1: A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is preparing to
contact a provider about a client's condition. The client is 6 hr
postoperative from a total hysterectomy. The nurse notesthe
client's postoperative oxygen saturation is 94% and her apical
heart rate is 110. The nurse should include information about the
client's oxygen saturation level and heart rate in which component
of the SBAR report?
Answer:
Assessment
Question 2: A nurse manager is reviewing the admission history of
four adults who were admitted to the medical-surgical unit during
the shift. Which of the following situations is the nurse required to
disclose information to an outside agency about the client or the
client's circumstances?
Answer:
A dependent adult admitted for the treatment of a spiral fracture
Question 3: A nurse is preparing to administer a soap suds enema
to a client who has constipation. As the nurse explains the
procedure, the client states, "The doctor didn't tell me I was
supposed to receive an enema." Which of the following nursing
actions is appropriate at this time?
Answer:
Check the client's medical record for the provider's prescription.
,Question 4: A nurse suspects that a coworker is diverting opioid
analgesics. Which of the following is an adverse effect of opioid
medications?
Answer:
Euphoria
Question 5: A nurse is caring for a client who has advanced lung
cancer. The client's provider hasrecommended hospice services
for the client. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates a correct understanding of hospice care?
Answer:
"I should expect the hospice team to help me manage my dyspnea."
Question 6: A nurse manager has received information from the
facility's risk management department that a former client is
pursuing a lawsuit. The nurse manager should anticipate a
deposition will be required during which phase of the legal
process?
Answer:
Discovery phase
Question 7: A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to have
surgery. In preparing the client for surgery, which of the following
actions is considered outside the nurse's responsibilities?
Answer:
Explaining the operative procedure, risks, and benefits
, Question 8: An assistive personnel (AP) comes to work with a new
set of artificial nails. The nurse takes the AP to a private location to
discuss the issue. Which of the following statements by the nurse
is appropriate?
Answer:
"There is a higher risk of infection for our clients associated with artificial nails."
Question 9: A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a
client who has a compression fracture of a spinal vertebra. During
transport to the facility, the client was medicated with intravenous
morphine. On arrival, the neurosurgeon determined urgent surgical
intervention is indicated for the fracture. Staff members have been
unable to reach the client'sfamily. Which of the following actions
should the nurse anticipate the neurosurgeon taking?
Answer:
Invoking implied consent
Question 10: A nurse is triaging clients in an urgent care clinic.
Which of the following clients should the nurse have the provider
care for immediately?
Answer:
A middle adult male who is diaphoretic and reports epigastric pain
Question 11: A nurse is preparing to bathe a client. Which of the
following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Answer:
Pull the curtain around the client's bed.
- COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR JUST RELEASED
Question 1: A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is preparing to
contact a provider about a client's condition. The client is 6 hr
postoperative from a total hysterectomy. The nurse notesthe
client's postoperative oxygen saturation is 94% and her apical
heart rate is 110. The nurse should include information about the
client's oxygen saturation level and heart rate in which component
of the SBAR report?
Answer:
Assessment
Question 2: A nurse manager is reviewing the admission history of
four adults who were admitted to the medical-surgical unit during
the shift. Which of the following situations is the nurse required to
disclose information to an outside agency about the client or the
client's circumstances?
Answer:
A dependent adult admitted for the treatment of a spiral fracture
Question 3: A nurse is preparing to administer a soap suds enema
to a client who has constipation. As the nurse explains the
procedure, the client states, "The doctor didn't tell me I was
supposed to receive an enema." Which of the following nursing
actions is appropriate at this time?
Answer:
Check the client's medical record for the provider's prescription.
,Question 4: A nurse suspects that a coworker is diverting opioid
analgesics. Which of the following is an adverse effect of opioid
medications?
Answer:
Euphoria
Question 5: A nurse is caring for a client who has advanced lung
cancer. The client's provider hasrecommended hospice services
for the client. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates a correct understanding of hospice care?
Answer:
"I should expect the hospice team to help me manage my dyspnea."
Question 6: A nurse manager has received information from the
facility's risk management department that a former client is
pursuing a lawsuit. The nurse manager should anticipate a
deposition will be required during which phase of the legal
process?
Answer:
Discovery phase
Question 7: A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to have
surgery. In preparing the client for surgery, which of the following
actions is considered outside the nurse's responsibilities?
Answer:
Explaining the operative procedure, risks, and benefits
, Question 8: An assistive personnel (AP) comes to work with a new
set of artificial nails. The nurse takes the AP to a private location to
discuss the issue. Which of the following statements by the nurse
is appropriate?
Answer:
"There is a higher risk of infection for our clients associated with artificial nails."
Question 9: A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a
client who has a compression fracture of a spinal vertebra. During
transport to the facility, the client was medicated with intravenous
morphine. On arrival, the neurosurgeon determined urgent surgical
intervention is indicated for the fracture. Staff members have been
unable to reach the client'sfamily. Which of the following actions
should the nurse anticipate the neurosurgeon taking?
Answer:
Invoking implied consent
Question 10: A nurse is triaging clients in an urgent care clinic.
Which of the following clients should the nurse have the provider
care for immediately?
Answer:
A middle adult male who is diaphoretic and reports epigastric pain
Question 11: A nurse is preparing to bathe a client. Which of the
following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Answer:
Pull the curtain around the client's bed.