ATI RN
Client Safety Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a surgeon on a medical-surgical unit. A nurse from another unit asks the nurse about the surgeon's medical diagnosis. The nurse responds that he is unable to provide the information requested. The nurse is displaying which of the following ethical principles?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Nonmaleficence. The nurse is upholding the principle of nonmaleficence by not disclosing the surgeon's medical diagnosis, as it could potentially harm the surgeon's privacy and confidentiality. Nonmaleficence means to do no harm and to prevent harm. The other choices are incorrect because: A: Utility - This principle focuses on maximizing benefits for the greatest number of people. Not disclosing the surgeon's diagnosis does not directly relate to maximizing benefits. B: Paternalism - This principle involves making decisions for someone else's best interest without their consent. The nurse's actions are not paternalistic as they are respecting the surgeon's right to privacy. C: Justice - This principle focuses on fairness and equal treatment. Not disclosing the diagnosis does not directly relate to justice in this scenario.
Question 2 of 5
The most appropriate statistical test for comparing the means of two independent groups is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Independent t-test. This test is used to compare the means of two independent groups. It assumes the data is normally distributed and has equal variances. It calculates the t-statistic by comparing the means and standard errors of the two groups. Other choices are incorrect because: A) Paired t-test is used for dependent groups, not independent. C) Chi-square test is used for categorical data analysis, not comparing means. D) ANOVA is used for comparing means of three or more groups, not just two.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.