ATI Practice Exam – Leadership Questions
with Correct Answers 2026-2027
An RN has to teach the client initially but can delegate to an LPN. -
CORRECT ANSWER -reinforcing the teaching
An LPN can perform care. - CORRECT ANSWER -tracheostomy care
Can an RN delegate to an LPN to perform suctioning? - CORRECT ANSWER -yes
Can an RN delegate to an LPN to put in a urinary catheter? - CORRECT ANSWER -yes
Can an RN delegate to an AP to feed a client not on swallow precautions? - CORRECT ANSWER -
yes
Is an RN allowed to delegate to an AP to collect a urine sample? - CORRECT ANSWER -yes
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? -
CORRECT ANSWER -no
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. AskRa 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 -
An RN on a med-
surg unit is making assignments at the beginning of the shift. Which of the following tasks shoul
d 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 - CORRECT ANSWER -A
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has left the unit for a radiology procedure. The cli
ent's son asks the nurse what med is being given to the client. Which of the following is an appr
opriate 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."
- CORRECT ANSWER -A.
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 app
roach 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 - CORRECT ANSWER -B
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.
- CORRECT ANSWER -A
A nurse manager is planning a department meeting to discuss client advocacy. Which of the foll
owing situations should be included in the discussion? Select all that apply.
A. Discussing treatment options w/a client who was pancreatic cancer
B. Notifying the surgeon when a client signing a surgical consent form has questions about the p
rocedure
C. Helping a client make a list of questions she would like to ask the provider
D. Clarifying the dosage of a med prescribed for an older adult client who has impaired liver fun
ction
E. Carrying out end-of-life wishes outlined in the living will of an older adult
- CORRECT ANSWER -B, C, D, E
with Correct Answers 2026-2027
An RN has to teach the client initially but can delegate to an LPN. -
CORRECT ANSWER -reinforcing the teaching
An LPN can perform care. - CORRECT ANSWER -tracheostomy care
Can an RN delegate to an LPN to perform suctioning? - CORRECT ANSWER -yes
Can an RN delegate to an LPN to put in a urinary catheter? - CORRECT ANSWER -yes
Can an RN delegate to an AP to feed a client not on swallow precautions? - CORRECT ANSWER -
yes
Is an RN allowed to delegate to an AP to collect a urine sample? - CORRECT ANSWER -yes
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? -
CORRECT ANSWER -no
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. AskRa 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 -
An RN on a med-
surg unit is making assignments at the beginning of the shift. Which of the following tasks shoul
d 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 - CORRECT ANSWER -A
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has left the unit for a radiology procedure. The cli
ent's son asks the nurse what med is being given to the client. Which of the following is an appr
opriate 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."
- CORRECT ANSWER -A.
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 app
roach 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 - CORRECT ANSWER -B
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.
- CORRECT ANSWER -A
A nurse manager is planning a department meeting to discuss client advocacy. Which of the foll
owing situations should be included in the discussion? Select all that apply.
A. Discussing treatment options w/a client who was pancreatic cancer
B. Notifying the surgeon when a client signing a surgical consent form has questions about the p
rocedure
C. Helping a client make a list of questions she would like to ask the provider
D. Clarifying the dosage of a med prescribed for an older adult client who has impaired liver fun
ction
E. Carrying out end-of-life wishes outlined in the living will of an older adult
- CORRECT ANSWER -B, C, D, E
