ATI RN
Client Safety in Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse researcher must decide on the method for conducting the research. Which method of research emphasizes the collection of numerical data and analysis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Quantitative research. Quantitative research emphasizes the collection of numerical data and statistical analysis to draw conclusions. It focuses on quantifying the data and measuring relationships between variables. This method is commonly used in scientific studies to analyze cause and effect relationships. In contrast, basic research (A) aims to expand knowledge without any immediate practical application, while applied research (B) focuses on solving practical problems. Qualitative research (C) involves collecting non-numerical data such as opinions and experiences. Thus, D is the correct choice as it aligns with the emphasis on numerical data collection and analysis.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse cares for a middle-aged client who is on furosemide for congestive heart failure (CHF). The nurse assesses the client for possible symptoms of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: hypokalemia. Furosemide is a loop diuretic that can cause potassium loss through increased urine output. Hypokalemia can result in cardiac dysrhythmias, muscle weakness, and fatigue. The nurse should monitor potassium levels regularly and educate the client on consuming potassium-rich foods. B: Hyperkalemia is incorrect because furosemide usually causes potassium loss, not retention. C: Hypocalcemia is incorrect because furosemide does not directly affect calcium levels. D: Hypernatremia is incorrect because furosemide primarily affects potassium and fluid balance, not sodium levels.
Question 3 of 5
An emergency has occurred on the medical unit. Which is the best leadership style to employ in this circumstance?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct leadership style in an emergency on a medical unit is autocratic. This style ensures quick decision-making and clear direction, crucial in urgent situations. The leader takes charge, provides instructions, and ensures immediate action to address the emergency. Laissez-faire (A) is too hands-off for emergencies, democratic (B) involves collaboration which may slow down decision-making, and transactional (C) focuses on rewards and punishments rather than immediate action. Autocratic leadership is the most effective in ensuring a swift and effective response to an emergency situation.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse sees a 76-year-old woman in the outpatient clinic. She states that she recently started noticing a glare in the lights at home. Her vision is blurred; and she is unable to play cards with her friends, read, or do her needlework. The nurse suspects that the woman may have:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Cataract(s). The symptoms described by the patient, such as glare in lights, blurred vision, and difficulty with near vision tasks, are indicative of cataracts, which is a common age-related condition where the lens of the eye becomes cloudy. Presbyopia (A) is a normal age-related condition causing difficulty focusing on near objects. Presbycusis (B) is age-related hearing loss, not related to the symptoms described. Depression (D) may present with some visual disturbances, but the patient's symptoms are more consistent with cataracts.
Question 5 of 5
In most ethical dilemmas in health care, the solution to the dilemma requires negotiation among members of the health care team. Why is the nurse's point of view valuable?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because nurses develop a unique relationship with the patient, which allows them to provide valuable insights into the patient's preferences, values, and needs. This relationship enables nurses to advocate effectively for the patient's best interests and ensure that the patient's voice is heard in ethical discussions. Choice A is incorrect because understanding the principle of autonomy is not unique to nurses and does not necessarily make their point of view more valuable in ethical dilemmas. Choice B is also incorrect as the scope of practice does not inherently make the nurse's point of view more valuable in ethical discussions; it simply defines the tasks they are allowed to perform. Choice D is incorrect because while the nurse's code of ethics may recommend their presence at ethical discussions, it does not inherently make their point of view more valuable than other healthcare team members.