ATI RN
Client Safety Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is dying of metastatic breast cancer. She has a prescription for an opioid pain medication PRN. The nurse is concerned that administering a dose of pain medication might hasten the client's death. Which of the following ethical principles should the nurse use to support the decision not to administer the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Nonmaleficence. Nonmaleficence is the ethical principle that emphasizes the duty to do no harm. In this scenario, the nurse should prioritize the client's comfort and pain management without causing harm, even if the medication could potentially hasten death. Administering pain medication in this situation aligns with nonmaleficence by ensuring the client's well-being and quality of life. A: Utilitarianism focuses on maximizing overall happiness and may conflict with the individual's best interest in this case. C: Fidelity refers to the obligation to fulfill commitments, which is not directly applicable to the decision of administering pain medication. D: Veracity pertains to truthfulness and honesty, which is not the primary concern in this situation where pain management and nonmaleficence take precedence.
Question 2 of 5
Which type of sampling method ensures that every individual in a population has an equal chance of being selected?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Random sampling. Random sampling ensures that every individual in a population has an equal chance of being selected, leading to unbiased results. This method involves selecting participants purely by chance, without any specific criteria, increasing the representativeness of the sample. Convenience sampling (A) involves selecting the most readily available individuals, leading to potential bias. Purposive sampling (C) involves selecting participants based on specific characteristics, also leading to bias. Quota sampling (D) involves selecting a specific number of participants based on predetermined quotas, which can introduce bias if not done randomly.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is dying of metastatic breast cancer. She has a prescription for an opioid pain medication PRN. The nurse is concerned that administering a dose of pain medication might hasten the client's death. Which of the following ethical principles should the nurse use to support the decision not to administer the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Nonmaleficence. Nonmaleficence is the ethical principle that emphasizes the obligation to do no harm to the patient. In this scenario, the nurse's primary concern should be to alleviate the client's pain and suffering, as withholding pain medication would go against the principle of nonmaleficence. Administering the medication is in the client's best interest to provide comfort and maintain dignity in the end-of-life care. Summary: A: Utilitarianism focuses on the greatest good for the greatest number of people, which may conflict with the individual patient's well-being. C: Fidelity pertains to keeping promises and being faithful to commitments, which is not directly relevant to the ethical dilemma presented. D: Veracity refers to truth-telling and honesty, which is important but not the primary ethical principle to consider in this situation.
Question 4 of 5
Left eye, medical term
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: OS. In medical terminology, "OS" stands for "oculus sinister," which means the left eye. This Latin term is commonly used in medical charts and prescriptions to indicate the left eye specifically. Explanation: - "OD" refers to "oculus dexter," which means the right eye. - "OU" stands for "oculus uterque," meaning both eyes. - Choice D is incorrect as it does not provide a valid medical term for the left eye. Therefore, the correct answer is A because it accurately represents the left eye in medical terminology.
Question 5 of 5
Relapsing fever description
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because relapsing fever is characterized by recurrent episodes of fever followed by periods of normal temperature. This pattern of fever, normal, fever, normal repeats over time. Choice A describes a pattern of consistently alternating fever and normal days, which is not characteristic of relapsing fever. Choice C and D do not provide any relevant information to describe the pattern of relapsing fever.