ATI RN
Introduction to Nursing Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse explains the informed consent form to a patient who is scheduled for heart bypass surgery. Which of the following are elements of this consent form? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Comprehension. Informed consent requires the patient to understand the information provided. This ensures the patient is fully aware of the risks, benefits, and alternatives of the procedure. A: Disclosure is important for providing all necessary information, but it is not an element of the consent form itself. B: Organ donation is unrelated to the consent form for heart bypass surgery. C: DNR orders refer to do not resuscitate, which is not directly related to the informed consent process.
Question 2 of 5
The patient has just been told that he has cancer. When the nurse assesses the patient at shift change, his heart rate and respirations are elevated. What type of response is this to stress?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Physiologic. When facing stress like a cancer diagnosis, the body responds with physiological changes such as increased heart rate and respirations due to activation of the sympathetic nervous system. This is known as the fight or flight response, triggered by the release of stress hormones like adrenaline. The somatic response (choice A) refers to physical actions, neurologic response (choice B) involves the nervous system functions, and psychological response (choice D) pertains to emotional and cognitive reactions, which may also occur but are not the primary explanation for the elevated heart rate and respirations in this scenario.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse recognizes the value of hospice care in promoting quality of life at the end of life. Which of the following older adult patients reflects an eligible requirement for hospice care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. Hospice care is appropriate for patients with a life expectancy of 6 months or less, focusing on comfort rather than cure. In this case, a patient with cancer and uncontrolled pain meets this criteria. The other choices do not meet the eligibility requirements for hospice care. Choice B implies a specific prognosis but not necessarily a terminal illness. Choice C does not mention a terminal condition, and lack of affordability does not determine eligibility. Choice D lacks information on the patient's prognosis and eligibility based on family support is not a criterion for hospice care.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse notes on the admission form that the client has indicated <no religious preference.= What does this indicate to the nurse about the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Step 1: The client indicating "no religious preference" means they have not specified a particular faith. Step 2: Therefore, it does not necessarily mean the client does not follow any faith but rather does not align with a specific one. Step 3: Choice A is correct as it indicates the client does not follow the tenets (guidelines) of a specific faith. Summary: Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they make assumptions not supported by the information provided. The client's preference for no specific religion does not imply denial of beliefs, lack of belief in a higher power, or refusal to engage in religious practices.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse cares for a client who takes warfarin for atrial fibrillation (afib). What is the therapeutic INR level?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: INR = 2-3. This range is the recommended therapeutic INR level for clients taking warfarin for conditions like atrial fibrillation. An INR of 2-3 indicates the blood is thin enough to prevent clot formation yet not too thin to cause excessive bleeding. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because an INR of 2-6 is too high and can increase the risk of bleeding, an INR of 6-3 is inverted and not a standard range, and an INR of 3-3 is not a valid range for therapeutic levels.