ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Proctored Exam Study Guide 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Nurse is counseling older adult who describes having difficulty with several issues. Which problem should nurse identify as priority for more assessment & intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D. The nurse should prioritize assessing and intervening in the older adult's grief over losing friends. This is crucial as multiple recent losses can lead to increased risk of depression and isolation. It is essential to address feelings of loss and provide support.
Choice A focuses on retirement dreams, which may not be as urgent.
Choice B indicates job-related regret.
Choice C mentions stress from dependence on son. These issues are important but do not pose immediate risks to mental health and well-being compared to dealing with multiple recent deaths.
Choices E, F, and G do not provide relevant information to prioritize over grief from recent losses.
Question 2 of 5
Nurse is admitting older adult who lost 4.5 kg since last admission 6 months ago. Which questions should nurse ask to investigate source of weight loss?
Correct Answer: A, C, D, E
Rationale:
Correct
Answer: A, C, D, E
Rationale:
A. "Do you eat alone or with someone?" - This question helps determine social eating habits and potential lack of appetite due to loneliness.
C. "Have you started any new meds in the past 6 months?" - This helps identify medication side effects that may cause weight loss.
D. "What foods have you eaten in the past 24 hours?" - This assesses dietary intake and nutritional status.
E. "Are you on a fixed income?" - Financial constraints can impact food choices and access to nutritious meals.
Summary:
B. "Do you watch TV while eating your meals?" - This does not directly address the potential reasons for weight loss in an older adult.
F. - No information given to evaluate this choice.
G. - No information given to evaluate this choice.
Question 3 of 5
Nurse observes assistive personnel (AP) reprimanding a client for not using urinal properly. The AP tells him she will put a diaper on him if he doesn't use urinal more carefully next time. Which of the following torts is AP committing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Assault. Assault is the intentional act that causes another person to fear that they will be touched in a harmful or offensive manner. In this scenario, the AP's threat to put a diaper on the client if he doesn't use the urinal properly next time is an intentional act that instills fear in the client. This threat constitutes assault because it creates a reasonable apprehension of harmful or offensive contact.
Choice B (Battery) involves actual physical contact without consent, which is not present in this scenario.
Choice C (False imprisonment) involves restricting someone's freedom of movement, which is not evident here.
Choice D (Invasion of privacy) pertains to disclosing private information, which is not the issue at hand.
Therefore, the correct answer is A as it best aligns with the scenario presented.
Question 4 of 5
Adult client who is competent tells the nurse that he is thinking about leaving the hospital against medical advice. Nurse believes that this is not in client's best interest, so she administers a PRN sedative medication that the client has not requested along with his usual medication. Which of the following types of tort has the nurse committed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: False imprisonment. False imprisonment occurs when a person is confined or restrained against their will. In this scenario, the nurse's act of administering a sedative medication without the client's consent constitutes a form of restraint, therefore, it falls under false imprisonment. The nurse's action restricts the client's freedom to leave the hospital, even though the client is competent and has expressed the intention to leave. The other options are not applicable in this situation: A - Assault involves the threat of harm, C - Negligence involves a breach of duty of care, and D - Breach of confidentiality involves disclosing private information without consent.
Question 5 of 5
Client who will undergo neurosurgery in 1 week tells the nurse in office that he will prepare his advance directives before he goes to the hospital. Which of the following statements by the client indicates to the nurse that he understands them?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: "I plan to write that I don't want them to keep me on a breathing machine." This statement indicates understanding of advance directives as it demonstrates the client's specific wishes regarding life-sustaining treatment. By stating his preference clearly, the client shows he understands the purpose of advance directives in communicating his healthcare decisions.
Choice A: This indicates a lack of understanding as the client is unsure about who should make decisions for him, showing confusion about the purpose of advance directives.
Choice B: While this choice shows awareness of the importance of advance directives, it does not demonstrate understanding of the content or purpose of the document.
Choice D: Involving the regular doctor is not necessary for advance directives and does not indicate comprehension of the document's purpose.
In summary, choice C is correct as it directly addresses a specific healthcare decision, while the other choices do not demonstrate a clear understanding of advance directives.