ATI RN
Client Safety Alternatives to Restraints Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
In relationship to the nurse's ability to communicate with a client, which type of communication most effectively demonstrates professional competence?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Interpersonal. Interpersonal communication involves direct interaction between the nurse and client, showcasing active listening, empathy, and respect. This type of communication fosters trust, understanding, and therapeutic relationships, reflecting professional competence. Public communication (A) involves addressing large audiences and may lack the personal connection needed in client interactions. Small group communication (B) involves communication within a limited group and may not be as focused on individual client needs. Intrapersonal communication (D) refers to self-talk and reflection, which is important but not directly related to communicating with clients.
Question 2 of 5
What is the leading cause of injury-related deaths in adults 65 and older?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Falls. Older adults are at higher risk of falls due to factors like decreased balance and mobility. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths in this age group. Violence (B) is less common, alcoholism (C) is a health issue but not the leading cause of injury-related deaths, and MVAs (D) are more common in younger age groups.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse conducted an assessment of a new patient who came to the medical clinic. The patient is 82 years old and has had osteoarthritis for 10 years and diabetes mellitus for 20 years. He is alert but becomes easily distracted during the assessment. He recently moved to a new apartment, and his pet beagle died just 2 months ago. He is most likely experiencing:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Depression. The patient's symptoms such as being easily distracted, recent life changes, and the loss of his pet suggest a mood disorder rather than a cognitive impairment like dementia (A) or delirium (C). The patient's alertness and ability to engage in conversation indicate that he is not experiencing delirium. Additionally, the patient's medical history of diabetes makes a hypoglycemic reaction (D) less likely, as he is alert during the assessment. Depression is a common comorbidity in patients with chronic illnesses like osteoarthritis and diabetes, and the recent life stressors could exacerbate his depressive symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
When designing a plan for pain management for a postoperative patient, the nurse assesses that the patient's priority is to be as free of pain as possible. The nurse and patient work together to identify a plan to manage the pain. The nurse continually reviews the plan with the patient to ensure that the patient's priority is met. Which principle is used to encourage the nurse to monitor the patient's response to the pain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Correct Answer: A: Fidelity Rationale: 1. Fidelity refers to the nurse's duty to uphold the patient's best interests and maintain trust. 2. By continually reviewing the pain management plan with the patient, the nurse demonstrates fidelity by ensuring the patient's priority of being free of pain is met. 3. Monitoring the patient's response to pain aligns with fidelity as it shows the nurse's commitment to the patient's well-being and trust. 4. Fidelity promotes a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship based on honesty and loyalty. Summary of Incorrect Choices: B: Beneficence - Focuses on doing good for the patient, but does not specifically address the nurse's duty to monitor and uphold the patient's priority of pain management. C: Nonmaleficence - Focuses on avoiding harm, but does not specifically address the nurse's role in monitoring and ensuring the patient's priority of pain management. D: Respect for autonomy - Focuses on respecting the patient's right to make
Question 5 of 5
The health-care provider ordered STAT arterial blood gases for the client diagnosed with ARDS. The ABG results are pH 7.38, PaO2 92, PaCO2 38, HCO3 24. Which action should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Continue to monitor the client without taking any action. The ABG results indicate a pH within the normal range (7.35-7.45), PaO2 is slightly lower than normal but still adequate for tissue oxygenation, PaCO2 is within the normal range (35-45), and HCO3 is normal (22-26). These values indicate that the client's acid-base balance is within normal limits, and no immediate intervention is needed. Encouraging deep breaths and coughing (B) may be beneficial for some respiratory conditions but is not indicated here. Administering sodium bicarbonate IVP (C) is unnecessary as the client's pH and HCO3 levels are normal. Notifying the respiratory therapist (D) is not warranted since the ABG results do not indicate any acute respiratory distress. Monitoring the client (A) is the appropriate action as the ABG results are stable.