ATI LEADERSHIP PROCTORED Version 4 | 70 Questions and Answers | Latest 2020/ 2021

1.     A nurse is evaluating a newly licensed nurse who is administering a vitamin K injection to a newborn. Which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse indicates understanding of the teaching? (SATA)

a.       Applies gentle pressure at the site after injection

b.       Aspirates the syringe for blood return after needle insertion

c.        Selects the dorsogluteal site to administer the injection

d.       Inserts the needle at a 45° angle - IM should be 90

e.        Cleans the injection site with alcohol

Rationale: https://www.atitesting.com/ati_next_gen/skillsmodules/content/medication-administration-3/equipment/intramuscular-injections.html

2.     A nurse manager is reviewing guidelines for informed consent with the nursing staff. Which of the following statements by a staff nurse indicates that the teaching was effective?

a.        “Guardian consent is required for an emancipated minor.”

b.       “Consent can be given by a durable power of attorney.”

c.        “The nurse can answer any questions the client has about the procedure.”

d.       “A family member can interpret to obtain informed consent from a client who is deaf.”

3.     A nurse is teaching a client how to use a finger-stick glucometer at home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

a.             Obtain the blood sample from the finger pads.

b.             Elevate the arm for 1 min before taking the blood sample.

c.             Cap the lancet prior to putting it in the trash.

d.            Warm the hands prior to piercing the skin

4.     A client is admitted with COPD. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

a.             Report of dyspnea on exertion

b.             Oxygen saturation 89% on room air

c.             White blood cell count 9,000/mm3

d.     Bilateral crackles on auscultation of lungs

5.     A client schedule for a tubal ligation procedure starts to cry as she is wheeled into the surgical suite. Which of the following nursing statements is an appropriate nursing response?

a.             “You shouldn’t be worried because the procedure is very safe.”

b.             “This won’t take long and it will be over before you know it.”

c.             “Why did you make the decision to have this procedure?”

d.            “It’s not too late to cancel the surgery if you want to.”

6.     A nurse is caring for a client who reports acute pain but refuses IM medication. The nurse distracts the client and quickly administers the injection. This illustrates which of the following?

a.             Libel                          

b.             False imprisonment

c.             Battery

d.             Assault

7.     A nurse manager overhears a provider and a staff nurse talking about a client’s diagnosis in the cafeteria. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

a.             Provide a staff inservice about client confidentiality.

b.             Fill out an incident report regarding the situation.

c.             Remind them that client information is confidential.

d.             Report the incident to the nursing supervisor.

8.     A nurse is serving on a committee that is revising the protocol for discharging clients. After developing an initial plan, in which order should the nurse take the following steps?

·         Determine goals

·         Implement recommended strategies

·         Revise the plan.                                                  

·         Evaluate the results

9.     A nurse is orienting to an emergency department. The nurse is asked to assist with suturing of a laceration on a client’s hand. Which of the following is the best resource for this nurse?

a.             The preceptor on the clinical unit

b.            The provider suturing the client’s injury

c.             The nursing supervisor

d.             The information on the suture package