ATI RN
Ethics & Issues in Contemporary Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
According to the Palliative Performance Scale which patient is considered to possess 70% of normal function?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because the Palliative Performance Scale assesses functional status in palliative care. A patient with 70% normal function would have a score of 70 on the scale, indicating that they are still able to ambulate but with limitations due to their illness.
Choice A is incorrect because inability to hold a job does not directly correlate with functional status.
Choice B is incorrect as spending most of the day in bed suggests a lower level of functioning.
Choice D is incorrect as being bed bound indicates a more severe impairment in function compared to a patient who can still ambulate with limitations.
Question 2 of 5
Time is becoming crucial for the nurse to address issues related to sponsoring programs to include hearing aid costs as part of Medicare coverage. The nurse involved in grassroots political actions realizes that the least timely method of reaching elected officials would be via:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: letter. Writing a physical letter and sending it through traditional mail is the least timely method of reaching elected officials. It takes longer for letters to be delivered and processed compared to other electronic forms of communication like telephone, email, and fax. Elected officials may not receive and respond to letters in a timely manner, especially when time is crucial. Telephone, email, and fax offer quicker and more direct communication, allowing for faster responses and action.
Therefore, choosing to reach out to elected officials via a letter would be the least timely method in this scenario.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse learns in orientation that an incident report does not "blame" anyone but concisely documents the events leading up to an occurrence. Which events would warrant completion of an incident report? (select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because it involves a medical error that could potentially harm the patient. An incident report is necessary to document such events for quality improvement and patient safety.
Choice A does not involve a preventable adverse event, so it does not require an incident report.
Choice C is related to communication issues and can be resolved without an incident report.
Choice D involves a patient fall, which is a reportable event, but the client was informed not to get up alone, making it less urgent for an incident report compared to a medication error.
Question 4 of 5
A cultural phenomenon that is based on biologic variation would include:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because it describes a cultural belief that attributes a physical trait (cleft lip) to a specific biological event (exposure to an eclipse during pregnancy). This choice demonstrates a cultural phenomenon based on biologic variation.
Choice B is incorrect because it attributes denser bones in blacks to less morbidity from osteoporosis, which is a generalization and not necessarily a cultural phenomenon.
Choice C is incorrect as it describes a family dynamic related to healthcare decision-making and not a cultural belief based on biologic variation.
Choice D is incorrect as it describes a family tradition related to feasting and decision-making, which does not directly involve biologic variation.
Question 5 of 5
During the relief response phase of a disaster resulting from a "dirty bomb":
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because during the relief response phase of a "dirty bomb" disaster, victims are likely to suffer from burns and poisoning due to radiation exposure. Providing treatment for burns and poisoning is crucial to saving lives and preventing further health complications.
Choice B is incorrect because emergency plans coordination typically occurs during the preparedness phase, not the relief response phase.
Choice C is incorrect as reconstruction usually takes place in the recovery phase, which follows the relief response phase.
Choice D is incorrect as collecting food stores is more related to preparedness or immediate response, not specifically during the relief response phase.