ATI Leadership Proctored Exam Practice Test 2026-2027 and Free Sample Questions

A nurse is planning care for four clients at the start of the shift. Which client should the nurse assess first?

A nurse respects a competent client decision to refuse a recommended blood transfusion. Which ethical principle is the nurse upholding?

A nurse manager notices an increase in client falls on the unit and forms a team to analyze the data and test changes. Which quality improvement approach is the manager using?

Two nurses on a unit are in conflict about workload distribution. Which initial action by the nurse manager best supports conflict resolution?

A client tells the nurse that the discharge instructions are confusing and the client does not understand the medication schedule. Which action best demonstrates client advocacy?

A nurse administers a medication to the wrong client, and the client experiences no harm. Which term best describes this event?

A nurse manager is preparing the unit staffing plan for an upcoming shift. Which factor is most important to consider when assigning client care?

A nurse disagrees with a provider order that the nurse believes is unsafe, and the provider declines to change it. What should the nurse do next?

A nurse is giving a handoff report using the SBAR format. Which information belongs in the recommendation portion of the report?

A nurse manager makes all unit decisions independently and gives staff little input into changes. Which leadership style does this describe?

A nurse manager is implementing a strategy to improve client safety on the unit. Which action best supports a culture of safety?

A registered nurse is delegating to a licensed practical nurse. Which client assignment is appropriate for the licensed practical nurse?

A nurse begins the shift feeling overwhelmed by many tasks. Which action reflects effective time management?

A nurse needs to discuss a client condition with a covering provider. Which action best protects client confidentiality?

A nurse manager is introducing a new electronic documentation system and encounters staff resistance. Which action best supports successful change?

A nurse is preparing a client for surgery and is asked to witness the informed consent. What is the nurse primary responsibility in this process?

A nurse receives report on four clients. Which client should the nurse plan to see first?

A nurse wants to change a unit practice based on evidence. Which source provides the strongest evidence to support a practice change?

A nurse manager notices a staff nurse who is increasingly exhausted, detached from clients, and expressing reduced sense of accomplishment. Which condition do these findings suggest?