ATI RN
Client Safety ATI Chapter 13 Questions
Question 1 of 9
A nurse is planning to assign tasks for a group of clients. Which of the following tasks should the nurse plan to assign to an assistive personnel (AP)? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ambulate an older adult client who has hypertension is correct. An AP can ambulate an older adult client who has hypertension. Provide discharge instructions for a client who has a new skin graft is incorrect. An RN should provide discharge teaching for a client. Perform an admission assessment on a client is incorrect. An RN should perform an admission assessment on a client. Check a blood product with another nurse prior to administration is incorrect. Two RNs or one RN and one licensed practical nurse (LPN) should check a blood product before administration. Weighing a client who has heart failure is correct. An AP can weigh a client who is stable.
Question 2 of 9
A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness and is ventilator-dependent. The client is alert and oriented and wants to discontinue the ventilator. The nurse should be aware that continued treatment against the client's wishes is a violation of which ethical principle?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Autonomy respects the client's right to make decisions about their care, even if it involves discontinuing life-sustaining treatment.
Question 3 of 9
The nursing assistant tells you that a patient who is receiving oxygen at a flow rate of 6 L/min by nasal cannula is complaining of nasal passage discomfort. What intervention should you suggest to improve the patient's comfort for this problem?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Humidifying the oxygen can help alleviate nasal discomfort caused by the drying effect of high-flow oxygen. Sitting up or using an extra pillow may improve comfort but will not address the dryness caused by the oxygen flow. Switching to a face mask is not necessary unless the patient requires a higher oxygen concentration.
Question 4 of 9
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is reconciling a newly admitted client's medication. The nurse is reviewing the process of medication reconciliation with a newly licensed nurse. The nurse should include which of the following information?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Medication reconciliation includes reviewing an accurate list of all medications the client is taking and comparing that list to new medications the provider has prescribed. This action decreases the risk of medication interactions and adverse outcomes.
Question 5 of 9
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for surgery. The nurse's role in regard to informed consent is which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The nurse's role is to ensure the client understands the procedure and refer any questions back to the provider.
Question 6 of 9
It means telling the truth.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Veracity is the ethical principle of telling the truth.
Question 7 of 9
One of the primary reasons for conducting nursing research is to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The primary goal of nursing research is to generate knowledge that can guide and improve nursing practice, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes.
Question 8 of 9
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: Nonmaleficence emphasizes the duty to do no harm, guiding the decision in such ethical dilemmas.
Question 9 of 9
Which instruction is priority for the nurse to discuss with the client diagnosed with ARDS who is being discharged from the hospital?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding smoking and smoke exposure is crucial for ARDS recovery as these irritants can further damage the healing lung tissue and increase the risk of complications or recurrence.