Leadership ATI Proctored Focus
2022/2023 Questions with Detailed
Verified Answers
Question: An RN has to teach the client initially but can delegate ________to
an LPN.
Answer:
✓ reinforcing the teaching
Question: An LPN can perform ______care.
Answer:
✓ tracheostomy care
Question: Can an RN delegate to an LPN to perform suctioning?
Answer:
✓ yes
Question: Can an RN delegate to an LPN to put in a urinary catheter?
Answer:
✓ yes
Question: Can an RN delegate to an AP to feed a client not on swallow
precautions?
Answer:
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✓ yes
Question: Is an RN allowed to delegate to an AP to collect a urine sample?
Answer:
✓ yes
Question: A nurse delegates to an AP to assist in obtaining vital signs from a
postop patient who required naloxone (narcan) for depressed respirations. Is
this an appropriate task for the AP?
Answer:
✓ no
Question: An older adult client who is on fall precautions is found lying on the
floor of his hospital room. Which of the following actions is most appropriate
for the nurse to take first?
A. Call the client's provider
B. Ask a staff member for assistance getting the client back in bed
C. Inspect the client for injuries
D. Ask the client why he got out of bed w/out assistance
Answer:
✓ C. Inspect the client for injuries
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Question: An RN on a med-surg unit is making assignments at the beginning
of the shift. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to the
LPN?
A. Obtain vitals for a client who is 2 hr postop following a cardiac cath
B. Administering a unit of PRBCs
C. Instructing a client in the performance of wound care
D. Developing a plan of care for a newly admitted client
Answer:
✓ A
Question: A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has left the unit for a
radiology procedure. The client's son asks the nurse what med is being given
to the client. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?
A. "I am sorry, but that is information you will need to ask your mother or her
doctor."
B. "Your mother is taking famotidine (Pepcid) for the ulcer & lorazepam
(Ativan) for anxiety."
C. "You will need to ask the charge nurse for that info."
D. "Don't worry. We will give your mother all pertinent info before discharge."
Answer:
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✓ A.
Question: A nurse works in a mental health facility that uses a case
management nursing model to provide care. The nurse should recognize that
which of the following describes a case management approach to care?
A. A nurse provides total care for several clients
B. Collaboration between disciplines creates a multidisciplinary care plan for
each client.
C. The focus of care is on detecting disorders at an early stage.
D. The team leader assigns care for a group of clients
Answer:
✓ B
Question: A nurse overhears a client talking with an attorney, reporting
physical abuse, use of restraints & denial of meals. What action should the
nurse take?
A. Report the conversation to the nurse manager to allow for follow-up
investigation.
B. Question the client about the allegations to identify staff who were
allegedly involved.
C. Ignore the conversation unless the client brings it to the attention of the
nurse.
D. Recognize this as a privileged communication that cannot be discussed
w/anyone.