ATI Leadership & Nursing Care Delegation Exam 2025 | 160
Questions Reviewed with Precise Answers
1. What is the definition of a tort in the context of professional
responsibilities?
A form of patient consent
A type of medical procedure
A legal contract between parties
A wrongful act or an infringement of a right
2. In a scenario where a nursing unit has consistently failed to meet quality
benchmarks, what would be the most appropriate next step according to
the performance improvement process?
Revise the existing policies immediately
Increase the number of nursing staff on the unit
Conduct a staff training session
Determine possible influencing factors
3. What action by the newly licensed nurse indicates improper body
mechanics while using a drawsheet?
The nurse uses his body weight to counter the client's weight
The nurse's feet are facing inward, toward the center of the bed
The nurse uses the muscles in his arms to lift the client off the bed
using the drawsheet
The nurse spreads his legs apart
4. How does the concept of a tort relate to nursing practice and client
care?
A tort is a guideline for ethical decision-making in nursing.
, A tort is a method for evaluating patient outcomes.
A tort is a type of medication administered to clients.
A tort refers to a wrongful act that can impact client safety and
legal responsibilities in nursing.
5. In a scenario where a nurse must delegate tasks, how should the nurse
decide whether to assign the task of obtaining vital signs to an AP?
The nurse should assess the patient's condition and the
complexity of the task before delegating.
The nurse should always delegate tasks to the AP regardless of
the situation.
The nurse should only delegate to the AP if they are busy.
The nurse should delegate based on the AP's availability.
6. Why is it important to secure a patient's belongings prior to surgery?
It allows nurses to have more space in the recovery area.
Securing a patient's belongings helps prevent loss and ensures
the patient's comfort and safety.
It is a hospital policy that does not affect patient care.
Patients do not need their belongings during surgery.
7. In a scenario where a patient requires a complex medication regimen,
which nursing role should primarily oversee the development and
implementation of the care plan?
The charge nurse should handle all aspects of the care plan.
The RN should oversee the development and implementation of
the care plan.
The AP should create the care plan under supervision.
The LPN should manage the care plan independently.
,8. What must be done to ensure client medical records are kept secure?
Client medical records can be displayed publicly.
Client medical records can be copied without restrictions.
Client medical records should be shared freely among staff.
Client medical records must be kept in a secure area.
9. Why is it important for an RN to understand which tasks can be
delegated to an AP?
It allows the RN to avoid responsibility for client care.
It enables the RN to focus solely on administrative tasks.
It is not important as all tasks can be delegated equally.
It ensures client safety and effective care delivery by assigning
appropriate tasks based on the skill level of the AP.
10. What is the first action a nurse should take after discovering a
medication error involving an antihypertensive drug?
Monitor the client's vitals
Call the client's provider
Notify the risk manager
Complete an incident report
11. Why is it important for the nurse to monitor the client's vitals after a
medication error?
Monitoring the client's vitals helps assess the immediate impact
of the medication error on the client's health.
It is a routine procedure regardless of the situation.
It is only necessary if the client shows symptoms.
, It allows the nurse to prepare for a potential lawsuit.
12. Why should incident reports not be included in a client's health care
record?
Including incident reports in a client's health care record could
compromise confidentiality and legal protections.
Incident reports are not relevant to the client's ongoing care.
Incident reports are meant to be shared with clients for
transparency.
Incident reports are only for internal use and do not pertain to
client care.
13. A client has not been able to achieve the goal of selecting low-fat foods
from a list by the end of the month because of having different beliefs
about food. Which action should the nurse take?
Modify the plan of care to be consistent with the client's beliefs
regarding food.
Extend the time frame and give the client a longer period to
achieve the goal.
Make sure that the client understands the importance of the goal.
Select a different goal.
14. What is a key characteristic of the case management nursing model?
A nurse provides total care for several clients.
The team leader assigns care for a group of clients.
Collaboration between disciplines creates a multidisciplinary
care plan for each client.
The focus of care is on detecting disorders at an early stage.
Questions Reviewed with Precise Answers
1. What is the definition of a tort in the context of professional
responsibilities?
A form of patient consent
A type of medical procedure
A legal contract between parties
A wrongful act or an infringement of a right
2. In a scenario where a nursing unit has consistently failed to meet quality
benchmarks, what would be the most appropriate next step according to
the performance improvement process?
Revise the existing policies immediately
Increase the number of nursing staff on the unit
Conduct a staff training session
Determine possible influencing factors
3. What action by the newly licensed nurse indicates improper body
mechanics while using a drawsheet?
The nurse uses his body weight to counter the client's weight
The nurse's feet are facing inward, toward the center of the bed
The nurse uses the muscles in his arms to lift the client off the bed
using the drawsheet
The nurse spreads his legs apart
4. How does the concept of a tort relate to nursing practice and client
care?
A tort is a guideline for ethical decision-making in nursing.
, A tort is a method for evaluating patient outcomes.
A tort is a type of medication administered to clients.
A tort refers to a wrongful act that can impact client safety and
legal responsibilities in nursing.
5. In a scenario where a nurse must delegate tasks, how should the nurse
decide whether to assign the task of obtaining vital signs to an AP?
The nurse should assess the patient's condition and the
complexity of the task before delegating.
The nurse should always delegate tasks to the AP regardless of
the situation.
The nurse should only delegate to the AP if they are busy.
The nurse should delegate based on the AP's availability.
6. Why is it important to secure a patient's belongings prior to surgery?
It allows nurses to have more space in the recovery area.
Securing a patient's belongings helps prevent loss and ensures
the patient's comfort and safety.
It is a hospital policy that does not affect patient care.
Patients do not need their belongings during surgery.
7. In a scenario where a patient requires a complex medication regimen,
which nursing role should primarily oversee the development and
implementation of the care plan?
The charge nurse should handle all aspects of the care plan.
The RN should oversee the development and implementation of
the care plan.
The AP should create the care plan under supervision.
The LPN should manage the care plan independently.
,8. What must be done to ensure client medical records are kept secure?
Client medical records can be displayed publicly.
Client medical records can be copied without restrictions.
Client medical records should be shared freely among staff.
Client medical records must be kept in a secure area.
9. Why is it important for an RN to understand which tasks can be
delegated to an AP?
It allows the RN to avoid responsibility for client care.
It enables the RN to focus solely on administrative tasks.
It is not important as all tasks can be delegated equally.
It ensures client safety and effective care delivery by assigning
appropriate tasks based on the skill level of the AP.
10. What is the first action a nurse should take after discovering a
medication error involving an antihypertensive drug?
Monitor the client's vitals
Call the client's provider
Notify the risk manager
Complete an incident report
11. Why is it important for the nurse to monitor the client's vitals after a
medication error?
Monitoring the client's vitals helps assess the immediate impact
of the medication error on the client's health.
It is a routine procedure regardless of the situation.
It is only necessary if the client shows symptoms.
, It allows the nurse to prepare for a potential lawsuit.
12. Why should incident reports not be included in a client's health care
record?
Including incident reports in a client's health care record could
compromise confidentiality and legal protections.
Incident reports are not relevant to the client's ongoing care.
Incident reports are meant to be shared with clients for
transparency.
Incident reports are only for internal use and do not pertain to
client care.
13. A client has not been able to achieve the goal of selecting low-fat foods
from a list by the end of the month because of having different beliefs
about food. Which action should the nurse take?
Modify the plan of care to be consistent with the client's beliefs
regarding food.
Extend the time frame and give the client a longer period to
achieve the goal.
Make sure that the client understands the importance of the goal.
Select a different goal.
14. What is a key characteristic of the case management nursing model?
A nurse provides total care for several clients.
The team leader assigns care for a group of clients.
Collaboration between disciplines creates a multidisciplinary
care plan for each client.
The focus of care is on detecting disorders at an early stage.
