ATI RN
Introduction to Professional Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient who has insulin dependent diabetes mellitis must take a glucocorticoid medication nurse will explain that there may be a need to?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Increase insulin dose. When a patient with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus takes glucocorticoid medication, it can lead to increased blood glucose levels due to the medication's impact on insulin sensitivity. Therefore, increasing the insulin dose helps to maintain optimal blood glucose control. Decreasing insulin dose (B) would worsen hyperglycemia. Monitoring blood glucose less frequently (C) is risky as it may lead to missed hyperglycemic episodes. Stopping insulin temporarily (D) is dangerous and can result in severe hyperglycemia.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has fluid overload. What action by the nurse takes priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Administer high-ceiling (loop) diuretics. In fluid overload, the priority is to remove excess fluid from the body rapidly to prevent complications like pulmonary edema and heart failure. Loop diuretics are the most effective in removing excess fluid from the body. Assessing lung sounds (choice B) is important but addressing the fluid overload takes precedence. Placing a pressure-relieving overlay on the mattress (choice C) is not the priority in managing fluid overload. Weighing the client daily (choice D) is important for monitoring fluid status, but administering diuretics to address the overload is the immediate priority.
Question 3 of 5
What population do hospice nurses provide with care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because hospice nurses specifically provide care to dying persons and their loved ones. Hospice care focuses on providing comfort and support to individuals who are terminally ill and nearing the end of their life. Hospice nurses offer physical, emotional, and spiritual care to help manage symptoms and improve quality of life during this challenging time. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because hospice care is not aimed at improving health, caring solely for children with chronic illnesses, or providing long-term care for older adults. These options do not align with the specialized support and services that hospice nurses offer to individuals at the end of life.
Question 4 of 5
What information does HIPAA mandate be given to patients upon admission to a healthcare facility?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because HIPAA mandates that patients be informed about how their health information will be used and disclosed. This includes informing patients about privacy practices, their rights regarding their health information, and how their information may be shared with other healthcare providers for treatment purposes. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because HIPAA focuses on protecting the privacy and security of patients' health information, rather than specifying insurance requirements, care providers, or levels of care provided at a healthcare facility.
Question 5 of 5
Nurses make decisions in their practice every day. Which of the following are potential errors in this decision-making process? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: selecting alternatives to maintain status quo. This is a potential error in decision-making as it involves choosing options that keep things the same without considering if there are better alternatives. Nurses should prioritize patient well-being over maintaining the current state. A, placing emphasis on the last data received, can be a potential error if it leads to overlooking important earlier information. B, avoiding information contrary to one's opinion, is a bias that can hinder objective decision-making. D, being predisposed to multiple solutions, may not necessarily be an error as long as all solutions are thoroughly evaluated before making a decision.