ATI RN Fundamentals Quiz

Question 1 of 5

While walking through a park, the nurse encounters a child with a swollen and reddened arm that hurts to move due to being struck with a baseball bat. The nurse splints the arm using two baseball bats. The child is transported to the hospital and later develops compartmental syndrome in the arm. Which statement regarding the nurse's liability in this case is accurate?

A. The nurse was negligent because the client developed compartmental syndrome due to the nurse's treatment at the scene.B. The nurse is protected by the Good Samaritan Act, which states that the nurse may give emergency care using good judgment.C. The nurse is not protected by the Good Samaritan Act because the nurse was negligent in the care rendered.D. The nurse should have waited for help because the Good Samaritan Act states that the nurse is not obligated to assist.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale:
Correct
Answer: B

Rationale: The nurse is protected by the Good Samaritan Act, which allows individuals to provide emergency care in good faith and with reasonable judgment without fear of legal liability. In this scenario, the nurse acted in good faith to splint the child's arm using available resources (baseball bats) to stabilize the injury before transportation to a hospital. The development of compartmental syndrome can occur despite proper initial care and does not necessarily indicate negligence on the part of the nurse. The Good Samaritan Act shields the nurse from liability as long as the care provided was within the scope of reasonable judgment in an emergency situation.
Therefore, choice B is the correct answer.

Summary:
A: Incorrect - The nurse's actions were within the scope of emergency care, and the development of compartmental syndrome does not automatically indicate negligence.
C: Incorrect - The nurse is protected by the Good Samaritan Act as long as care was provided in good faith and with reasonable judgment.
D: Incorrect - The

Question 2 of 5

A nurse using the principle-based approach to client care seeks to avoid causing harm to clients in all situations. What is this principle known as?

A. FidelityB. AutonomyC. NonmaleficenceD. Justice

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Nonmaleficence. Nonmaleficence is the ethical principle that emphasizes the duty to avoid causing harm to clients. In nursing practice, this principle guides nurses to prioritize the well-being and safety of their clients by preventing harm or injury. Fidelity (
A) pertains to keeping promises and being faithful to commitments, not directly related to avoiding harm. Autonomy (
B) focuses on respecting the client's right to make decisions about their own care. Justice (
D) involves fairness and equal treatment, not specifically related to avoiding harm. In this scenario, the principle-based approach to client care aligns with nonmaleficence as it emphasizes the importance of preventing harm to clients.

Question 3 of 5

A charge nurse is making client care assignments. Which of the following tasks should the nurse delegate to assistive personnel (AP)?

A. Bathe a client who had an amputation 2 days ago.B. Assist a client to ambulate using a gait belt.C. Feed a client who had a stroke 3 months ago.D. Review a low-sodium diet for a client who has hypertension.E. Explain oral hygiene to a client receiving chemotherapy.

Correct Answer: A,B,C

Rationale: The correct tasks to delegate to assistive personnel (AP) are A, B, and C. A: Bathing a client with an amputation 2 days ago is appropriate for AP as it requires basic hygiene skills. B: Assisting a client to ambulate with a gait belt is within the scope of AP as it involves physical assistance. C: Feeding a client who had a stroke 3 months ago can be delegated to AP as it involves providing assistance with feeding. These tasks do not require specialized nursing knowledge or assessment skills.

Choices D and E involve providing specific medical instructions and education, which should be done by a licensed nurse with the appropriate expertise.

Question 4 of 5

The registered nurse on a busy telemetry floor is delegating tasks to an unlicensed assistive person (UAP). Which task is appropriate for the UAP to complete?

A. Inserting an indwelling urinary catheter.B. Taking an order over the telephone from a physician.C. Bathing a combative client.D. Assessing a client's wound.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Bathing a combative client. This task is appropriate for a UAP as it is within their scope of practice and does not require specialized nursing knowledge or skills. Bathing a client helps maintain hygiene and can promote a sense of well-being. It also helps prevent skin breakdown.

Choice A is incorrect because inserting an indwelling catheter requires specific training and should only be done by a licensed nurse.
Choice B is incorrect as taking orders over the phone from a physician should be done by a licensed nurse to ensure accuracy and proper communication.
Choice D is incorrect as assessing a wound requires clinical judgment and should be done by a licensed nurse.

Question 5 of 5

Which activity related to respiratory health is an example of tertiary health promotion and illness prevention?

A. Advocating politically for more explicit warning labels on cigarette packagesB. Assisting with lung function testing of a client to help determine a diagnosisC. Administering a nebulized bronchodilator to a client who is short of breathD. Teaching a client that 'light' cigarettes do not prevent lung disease

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C because administering a nebulized bronchodilator to a client who is short of breath falls under tertiary health promotion by managing symptoms and preventing complications in an individual already diagnosed with a respiratory condition. This intervention focuses on improving the client's quality of life and reducing the impact of the disease.

Choices A and D are related to primary prevention by educating and advocating for behaviors that prevent respiratory issues before they occur.
Choice B involves secondary prevention by diagnosing a respiratory condition early to prevent further progression.

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