ATI PN LEADERSHIP MANAGEMENT
1. The nurse is using a forced air warmer for a surgical patient preoperatively. Which goals is the
nurse trying to achieve ?
A. Reduce cardiac arrests.
B. Reduce surgical site infection.
C. Induce shivering.
D. Reduce blood loss
2. The nurse is caring for a postoperative patient with an incision. Which actions will the nurse
take to decrease wound infections?
A. Use a straight razor to remove hair.
B. Perform hand hygiene before and after contact with the patient.
C. Administer antibiotics within 60 minutes before surgical incision
D. Perform first dressing change 2 days postoperatively.
3. A nurse is assigned the following four clients for the current shift. Which of the following
clients should the nurse assess first?
A. A client who has aspiration pneumonia and a respiratory rate of 28/min
B. A client who has a hip fracture and is in Buck’s traction
C. A client who has diabetes mellitus stage 2 pressure ulcer on his foot
D. A client who has a C diff infection and needs a stool specimen collected
4. The nurse is participating in a “time-out.” In which activities will the nurse be involved?
A. Verify the correct patient.
B. Verify the correct procedure.
C. Perform the actual marking of the operative site.
D. Verify the correct site.
5. A nurse is caring for a client who fell and is reporting pain in the left hip with external rotation
of the left leg. The nurse has been unable to reach the provider despite several attempts over the
past 30 min. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Notify the nursing supervisor about the issues
B. Reposition the client for comfort
C. Apply a warm compress to the hip
D. Contact the client’s physical therapist
