ATI RN
Introduction to Nursing Final Exam Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A baby is born with Down syndrome, which influences his health-illness status. This is an example of which of the following human dimensions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Physical. Down syndrome is a genetic condition that affects physical development and health. Physical dimension refers to the body's physiological aspects, including genetics, anatomy, and functioning. This directly impacts the baby's health-illness status. Summary: B: Emotional - Down syndrome may lead to emotional challenges, but the primary impact is on physical health. C: Environmental - Environmental factors can influence health, but Down syndrome is primarily a genetic condition. D: Sociocultural - Sociocultural factors can affect health, but Down syndrome is mainly a physical condition.
Question 2 of 5
A patient nearing the end of life requests that he be given no food or fluids. The physician orders the insertion of a nasogastric tube to feed the patient. What situation does this create for the nurse providing care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because it highlights the ethical dilemma that arises from conflicting principles of patient autonomy and beneficence. By respecting the patient's wish to refuse food and fluids, the nurse would be supporting autonomy, but by following the physician's order to insert a feeding tube, the nurse would be prioritizing beneficence. This creates a moral distress for the nurse, as they are torn between two valid but conflicting courses of action. A: Following physician's orders is important, but in this case, it conflicts with the patient's autonomy. B: This choice is too extreme and does not address the ethical dilemma at hand. D: While inserting a feeding tube may affect the nurse-patient relationship, the primary issue is the ethical conflict between respecting the patient's wishes and following medical orders.
Question 3 of 5
According to HIPAA regulations, which of the following is a patient right regarding the patient's medical record? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct Answer: B - to copy the health record Rationale: HIPAA grants patients the right to request copies of their medical records. This ensures transparency and empowers patients to better understand their health information. Patients can use these copies for personal records, second opinions, or sharing with other healthcare providers. Summary: - A: Incorrect, patients have the right to see their health record, not necessarily copy it. - C: Incorrect, patients generally cannot make direct additions to their health record. - D: Incorrect, patients cannot cross out sections of their health record as it may alter the accuracy of the information.
Question 4 of 5
A student is developing a teaching plan for her assigned patient. The student wants to teach the patient about what symptoms to report after chemotherapy. What would the student need to do first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Step 1: Establish patient-centered care by involving the patient in their own education. Step 2: Asking the patient what they want to know ensures personalized education based on their needs. Step 3: By involving the patient, the teaching plan becomes tailored to their specific concerns and fosters patient engagement. Step 4: This approach promotes patient autonomy and empowerment in managing their health.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse cares for a patient who works in a high stress profession but loves the job. Which term best describes this client's psychological state?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Eustress. Eustress refers to a positive form of stress that results from situations perceived as challenging but within one's coping abilities. In this case, the patient's high-stress job is perceived as positive and fulfilling, leading to eustress. Distress (A) is negative stress, psychological stress (C) is vague, and situational stress (D) doesn't capture the positive aspect of the patient's experience.