ATI RN Leadership
Proctored Assessment
Exam 200 Questions
And Correct Answers
(Verified Answers)
Plus Rationales
2025/2026 Q&A |
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1. A charge nurse assigns a newly licensed nurse to care for
a client receiving continuous IV heparin. Which action by
the charge nurse demonstrates appropriate delegation?
A. Assign the client without supervision
B. Provide the nurse with written instructions only
C. Verify the nurse understands heparin monitoring
,requirements
D. Delegate monitoring to an assistive personnel
Answer: C
The charge nurse must ensure the nurse understands
medication monitoring requirements before assignment to
promote client safety.
2. A nurse manager observes a staff nurse consistently
arriving late. What is the manager’s first action?
A. Terminate employment
B. Document disciplinary action
C. Discuss the behavior privately with the nurse
D. Notify human resources immediately
Answer: C
Initial action involves addressing the issue privately to
determine causes and allow corrective discussion.
3. Which task is appropriate for the nurse to delegate to
assistive personnel (AP)?
A. Assess pain level
B. Evaluate client response to medication
C. Provide discharge instructions
D. Assist a client with ambulation using a gait belt
Answer: D
AP can assist with ambulation of stable clients using proper
equipment.
,4. A nurse manager is implementing a change in policy.
Which strategy best promotes staff acceptance?
A. Enforce policy immediately
B. Provide written notice only
C. Involve staff in planning the change
D. Discipline noncompliant staff
Answer: C
Staff involvement increases ownership and acceptance of
organizational change.
5. A nurse identifies a medication error before
administering the drug. Which action should the nurse
take?
A. Administer medication anyway
B. Ignore the discrepancy
C. Clarify the prescription with the provider
D. Document medication refusal
Answer: C
Clarifying questionable prescriptions prevents medication
errors.
6. Which client should the charge nurse assign to the most
experienced RN?
A. Client needing routine vital signs
B. Stable postoperative client
, C. Client receiving titrated IV vasoactive medication
D. Client awaiting discharge teaching
Answer: C
Complex, unstable clients require experienced nursing care.
7. A nurse receives multiple client assignments. Which client
should be seen first?
A. Client requesting pain medication
B. Client needing discharge instructions
C. Client with shortness of breath and oxygen saturation
88%
D. Client needing hygiene assistance
Answer: C
Airway and breathing issues take priority.
8. Which statement reflects effective communication by a
nurse leader?
A. “You always make mistakes.”
B. “Let’s review how this task can be improved.”
C. “Do it my way.”
D. “That is wrong.”
Answer: B
Constructive feedback supports professional development.
Proctored Assessment
Exam 200 Questions
And Correct Answers
(Verified Answers)
Plus Rationales
2025/2026 Q&A |
Instant Download Pdf
1. A charge nurse assigns a newly licensed nurse to care for
a client receiving continuous IV heparin. Which action by
the charge nurse demonstrates appropriate delegation?
A. Assign the client without supervision
B. Provide the nurse with written instructions only
C. Verify the nurse understands heparin monitoring
,requirements
D. Delegate monitoring to an assistive personnel
Answer: C
The charge nurse must ensure the nurse understands
medication monitoring requirements before assignment to
promote client safety.
2. A nurse manager observes a staff nurse consistently
arriving late. What is the manager’s first action?
A. Terminate employment
B. Document disciplinary action
C. Discuss the behavior privately with the nurse
D. Notify human resources immediately
Answer: C
Initial action involves addressing the issue privately to
determine causes and allow corrective discussion.
3. Which task is appropriate for the nurse to delegate to
assistive personnel (AP)?
A. Assess pain level
B. Evaluate client response to medication
C. Provide discharge instructions
D. Assist a client with ambulation using a gait belt
Answer: D
AP can assist with ambulation of stable clients using proper
equipment.
,4. A nurse manager is implementing a change in policy.
Which strategy best promotes staff acceptance?
A. Enforce policy immediately
B. Provide written notice only
C. Involve staff in planning the change
D. Discipline noncompliant staff
Answer: C
Staff involvement increases ownership and acceptance of
organizational change.
5. A nurse identifies a medication error before
administering the drug. Which action should the nurse
take?
A. Administer medication anyway
B. Ignore the discrepancy
C. Clarify the prescription with the provider
D. Document medication refusal
Answer: C
Clarifying questionable prescriptions prevents medication
errors.
6. Which client should the charge nurse assign to the most
experienced RN?
A. Client needing routine vital signs
B. Stable postoperative client
, C. Client receiving titrated IV vasoactive medication
D. Client awaiting discharge teaching
Answer: C
Complex, unstable clients require experienced nursing care.
7. A nurse receives multiple client assignments. Which client
should be seen first?
A. Client requesting pain medication
B. Client needing discharge instructions
C. Client with shortness of breath and oxygen saturation
88%
D. Client needing hygiene assistance
Answer: C
Airway and breathing issues take priority.
8. Which statement reflects effective communication by a
nurse leader?
A. “You always make mistakes.”
B. “Let’s review how this task can be improved.”
C. “Do it my way.”
D. “That is wrong.”
Answer: B
Constructive feedback supports professional development.
