ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamental Proctored Exam With NGN Graded Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nursing instructor is reviewing documentation w/a group of nursing students. Which of the following legal guidelines should they follow when documenting a client's record? Select all.
Correct Answer: B, C
Rationale:
Correct
Answer: B, C
Rationale:
B: Putting the date and time on all entries is crucial for accurate documentation, ensuring a clear timeline of events for continuity of care and legal purposes.
C: Documenting objective data without opinions maintains professionalism and accuracy, preventing subjective biases from affecting the client's record.
Incorrect
Choices:
A: Covering errors with correction fluid can be seen as tampering with records, potentially leading to legal issues and compromising the integrity of the documentation.
D: Using excessive abbreviations can lead to misinterpretations and errors in communication, jeopardizing patient safety and legal clarity.
E: Waiting until the end of the shift to document can result in information being missed or forgotten, impacting the quality of care and legal accountability.
Question 2 of 5
The skin barrier covering a client's intestinal fistula keeps falling off when she stands up to ambulate. The nurse has reapplied it twice during the shift, but it remains intact only when the client is supine in bed. The nurse telephoned the physical therapist about the difficulties containing the drainage from the fistula, so the therapist didn't ambulate the client today. The client sat in a chair during lunch w/an absorbent pad over the fistula. The client ate all the food on her tray. The wound care nurse confirmed that she will see the client later today. The client states she feels frustrated at not having physical therapy, but the nurse thinks the client welcomed having a day to rest. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the change-of-shift report? Select all.
Correct Answer: A, B, D
Rationale: The correct choices to include in the change-of-shift report are A, B, and D.
Choice A is important to communicate as it highlights that the physical therapist did not ambulate the client due to difficulties with the skin barrier and fistula drainage.
Choice B is crucial as it explains the specific issue with the skin barrier, emphasizing that it stays intact when the client is supine but loosens when standing.
Choice D is essential to include as it informs about the upcoming visit from the wound care nurse.
Choices C and E, although relevant to the client's well-being, are not directly related to the current care plan and should not be included in the report.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is receiving a provider's prescription by telephone for morphine for a client who is reporting moderate to severe pain. Which of the following nursing actions are appropriate? Select all.
Correct Answer: A, B, C
Rationale: The correct choices are A, B, and C. A nurse should repeat the prescription back to the provider to ensure accurate communication and prevent errors. Having another nurse listen to the prescription can provide an additional check for accuracy and clarity. Obtaining the prescriber's signature on the prescription within 24 hours is necessary for documentation and legal purposes.
Choice D should be ruled out as it is not appropriate to decline a valid prescription for pain medication in a timely manner.
Choice E does not address the immediate need to confirm and document the prescription accurately.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who lives alone & is to be discharged in 3 days. He states that it is difficult to prepare adequate nutritious meals at home for just 1 person. To which of the following members of the health care team should the nurse refer him?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Social worker. The social worker can help the older adult client access community resources such as meal delivery services, food assistance programs, or senior centers that provide nutritious meals. The social worker can also assess the client's social support system and address any other psychosocial needs that may impact his ability to prepare meals. Referring to a registered dietitian (choice
A) may address the nutritional aspect but not the underlying social issues. Occupational therapists (choice
B) focus on improving activities of daily living, physical therapists (choice
C) focus on physical rehabilitation, which are not directly related to meal preparation difficulties.
Question 5 of 5
A goal for a client who has difficulty w/self-feeding due to rheumatoid arthritis is to use adaptive devices. The nurse caring for the client should initiate a referral w/which of the following members of the interprofessional care team?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Occupational therapist. Occupational therapists specialize in helping individuals with physical limitations to maximize their ability to perform daily activities, such as self-feeding. They can assess the client's specific needs, recommend appropriate adaptive devices, and provide training on how to use them effectively. Social workers (
A) focus more on psychosocial support, certified nursing assistants (
B) provide direct care but may not have the expertise in adaptive devices, and registered dietitians (
C) focus on nutrition-related issues.
Therefore, the occupational therapist (
D) is the most appropriate member of the interprofessional care team to address the client's self-feeding difficulties due to rheumatoid arthritis.