ATI RN
Client Safety Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse understands that the transdermal route is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: absorbed through the skin. Transdermal medications are applied to the skin and absorbed into the bloodstream. This route bypasses the digestive system and first-pass metabolism, providing a consistent drug level. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect as they describe different routes of drug administration that are not associated with the transdermal route.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse takes vital signs (VS) of a new hospital client admitted for severe abdominal pain. Which step of the nursing process is this nurse performing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Assessment. In this scenario, the nurse is collecting objective data (vital signs) and subjective information from the client to identify health issues. Assessment is the first step in the nursing process, focusing on gathering and analyzing data to make informed decisions. Planning (B) involves setting goals and interventions based on assessment findings. Implementation (C) is executing the planned interventions. Evaluation (D) is assessing the client's response to interventions. In this case, the nurse is in the initial phase of data collection, making assessment the correct answer.
Question 3 of 5
Which intervention takes priority for the client receiving hospice care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because assisting the client out of bed and into a chair promotes mobility and helps prevent complications such as pressure ulcers and muscle atrophy. This intervention also enhances the client's quality of life by providing them with social interaction and a change of scenery. Turning & repositioning (choice A) is important for preventing pressure ulcers but is not the priority for a client in hospice care who may not have a long prognosis. Providing small frequent nutritious meals (choice C) is also important but may not be the priority if the client has a decreased appetite or is not able to eat due to their condition.
Question 4 of 5
The charge nurse tells the staff to choose their own assignments and work it out with each other. What type of leadership style is this charge nurse demonstrating?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Laissez-faire. This leadership style involves minimal interference from the leader, allowing employees to make decisions independently. In this scenario, the charge nurse is giving staff freedom to choose assignments, reflecting a hands-off approach. Other choices are incorrect because: B: Democratic leadership involves collaboration and decision-making through group consensus, which is not evident here. C: Transactional leadership focuses on rewards and punishments based on performance, which is not addressed in the scenario. D: Autocratic leadership is characterized by centralized decision-making and little input from employees, which is not the case as the charge nurse is delegating decision-making to the staff.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient preparing for discharge from the hospital the next day. The patient does not read. His family caregiver will be visiting before discharge. What can the nurse do to facilitate the patient's understanding of his discharge instructions? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Sit facing the patient so he is able to watch your lip movements and facial expressions. This approach enhances communication by allowing the patient to visually observe the nurse's non-verbal cues, which can aid in understanding despite the patient's inability to read. By facing the patient directly, the nurse can convey empathy and provide a visual connection that can facilitate comprehension. This method promotes effective communication and patient engagement. Rationales for why the other choices are incorrect: A: Yelling is not an appropriate or effective communication strategy, as it can be perceived as aggressive or disrespectful. C: While presenting one idea or concept at a time can be helpful, it does not address the visual communication aspect necessary for a non-reader. D: Sending a written copy of the instructions home is not helpful for a patient who cannot read. Additionally, relying solely on the family caregiver to review the instructions may not ensure the patient's full understanding.