ATI RN
Client Safety Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
After an explosion at a factory one of the employees approaches the nurse and says, “I am an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) at the local hospital.†Which of these tasks should the nurse assign first to this worker who wants to help care for the wounded workers?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Check alertness. This is the first task that the nurse should assign to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) because assessing the worker's alertness will help determine if they are mentally and physically capable of carrying out tasks safely. It is important to ensure the worker is not disoriented or impaired before assigning more complex tasks. Getting temperatures (A), taking blood pressure (B), and palpating pulses (C) are all important assessments as well, but checking alertness is the priority in this situation to ensure the safety of both the worker and the wounded individuals.
Question 2 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 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 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 4 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 5 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.