ATI RN
Client Safety Nursing Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
Relapsing fever description
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because relapsing fever is characterized by recurrent episodes of fever followed by periods of normal temperature. This pattern of fever, normal, fever, normal repeats over time. Choice A describes a pattern of consistently alternating fever and normal days, which is not characteristic of relapsing fever. Choice C and D do not provide any relevant information to describe the pattern of relapsing fever.
Question 5 of 5
Body mechanics, wrong
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Step 1: Feet together reduces stability and increases risk of falling. Step 2: Carrying object with feet together restricts balance and proper weight distribution. Step 3: Feet apart provides a wider base, enhancing stability and reducing strain on the body. Summary: Option B is correct as it promotes proper body mechanics by ensuring a wider base of support. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect as they do not address the importance of base support and can lead to increased risk of injury.