ATI RN LEADERSHIP PRACTICE A&B EXAM PREPARATION NEWEST TEST
BANK 270 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
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A charge nurse in an ER is making assignment for an AP for a shift with unexpected
staff absences. Which of the following assignments should the charge assign to a
float AP from the med surg unit?
a. escort clients from the ER to other areas of the facility for tests
b. sit at the reception desk answering and directing clients - Correct Answer-Escort
clients from the ER to other areas of the facility for tests.
A charge nurse is making assignments for an oncoming shift. Which of the
following clients should the charge nurse assign to a LPN?
a. A client who is to be discharged with a PICC line
b. A client who is disoriented and awaiting transfer to a long term facility
c. A client who is 16 hr post op following a total larryngectomy - Correct Answer-b.
A client who is disoriented and awaiting transfer to a long term facility
A nurse manager believes that a nurse is taking breaks that are too frequent and
lengthy. Which of the following is an assertive statement that the charge nurse
should use to initiate discussion of the issue?
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a. I understand that you are allowed to take scheduled breaks during each shift,
but you are taking more than the number allocated. Let's set a time when we can
discuss this behavior
b. you are taking more breaks during each shift than hospital policy allows. You
will need to take only the number of breaks specified and be sure you are back on
time - Correct Answer-a. I understand that you are allowed to take scheduled
breaks during each shift, but you are taking more than the number allocated. Let's
set a time when we can discuss this behavior
A nurse is ambulating a client who has an IV with an infusion pump. Upon
returning to the client's room and plugging the infusion pump in, the client
reports a slight tingling in his hand. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
a. plug the pump into a different outlet
b. place a service tag on the pump for a routine inspection
c. unplug the pump and plug it back into the same outlet to see if the sensation of
tingling is repeated
d. turn the pump off - Correct Answer-Turn the pump off
The pump must be turned off immediately to protect the client and the nurse
from the risk of electrical injury and fire.
A nurse is caring for a child who has sustained extensive head injuries. The
provider has diagnosed brain death. Which of the following statements should the
nurse use to begin a conversation about the option of organ and tissue donation
with the child's parents?
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a. I want to talk to you how important it is for you to consider donating your
child's organs for transplantation
b. I want to give you some info about an option that you have regarding donating
your child's organs to others who are in need. - Correct Answer-b. I want to give
you some info about an option that you have regarding donating your child's
organs to others who are in need
A nurse is working with an AP who appears to be under the influence of alcohol
during the night shift. Which of the following is the priority action the nurse
should take?
a. Confront the AP regarding alcohol use and remove him from the client care
b. Ask the nursing supervisor to obverse the AP and validate the nurse's suspicions
c. Document observations made about the AP's behavior in a factual manner -
Correct Answer-b. Ask the nursing supervisor to observe the AP and validate the
nurse's suspicions
A nurse is reviewing lab results for a client who is at 12 weeks gestation. Which of
the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
a. Hgb 12 g/dL
b. WBC 15,000/mm3
c. Fasting blood glucose 80 mg/dL
d. Serum creatinine 0.4 mg/dL - Correct Answer-d. Serum creatinine 0.4 mg/dL
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A nurse is providing discharge teaching about home safety with an older adult
client and his family. Which of the following statements should the nurse include
in the teaching?
a. you should set the water heater temp to 125 degrees F
b. you should grasp the cord when unplugging it
c. you should use a gas stove for cooking
d. you should install a handrail on at least one side of the stairs - Correct Answer-
d. you should install a handrail on at least one side of the stairs
A charge nurse is observing a group of new RNs. Which of the following
observations should the charge nurse report to the nurse manager as a violation
of HIPAA?
a. assigning a client who requested a private room to a semi private due to
unavailability
b. placing a client who is confused in restraints
c. talking about clients with other nurses in the cafe - Correct Answer-c. talking
about clients with other nurses in the cafe
A charge nurse on a ped unit is delegating tasks to an AP who is pregnant and
reports that she is unsure of her immune status. Which of the following clients
should the charge nurse assign to the AP?
a. A 9 yr old child who has fifths disease
b. A 4 yr old child who has varicella
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