ATI RN
Introduction to Nursing Final Exam Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The priority of palliative care is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: to provide comfort measures. Palliative care focuses on improving the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses by providing comfort, symptom management, and emotional support. Assisted suicide (A) is not a goal of palliative care. Aggressively treating the disease (C) may not always align with the patient's goals and can lead to unnecessary suffering. Aggressively treating the symptoms (D) is important in palliative care, but the primary focus is on providing holistic comfort and support to enhance the patient's well-being.
Question 2 of 5
Which area should the nurse address first when a client presents with chest pain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse should address the cardiac area first when a client presents with chest pain because cardiac issues, such as a heart attack, are life-threatening emergencies. Addressing cardiac concerns promptly is crucial to prevent further complications. Respiratory, gastrointestinal, and musculoskeletal issues may also cause chest pain, but they are typically less urgent than cardiac problems. It's important to rule out cardiac issues first before exploring other potential causes of chest pain to prioritize the client's safety and well-being.
Question 3 of 5
A client9s body uses physiologic mechanisms from within to respond to internal changes and maintain an essential balance. This process is known as:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: homeostasis. Homeostasis is the body's ability to maintain internal stability and balance in response to changes in the external environment. It involves various physiological mechanisms that regulate temperature, blood pressure, pH levels, and other vital functions. Homeostasis ensures that the body functions optimally and stays within a narrow range of conditions necessary for life. Choice A, stress, refers to the body's response to external challenges and is not the process of maintaining internal balance. Choice C, self-regulation, is a broader term that can encompass various processes, including homeostasis but does not specifically refer to the maintenance of internal balance. Choice D, fight-or-flight response, is a specific physiological response triggered by perceived threats and is not the same as the overall process of homeostasis.
Question 4 of 5
If a nurse threatens to strike a client while rushing toward the person in an angry manner, which intentional tort has been committed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Assault. Assault is the intentional act that causes a person to fear that they will be touched without their consent. In this scenario, the nurse's threatening behavior and angry approach towards the client create a reasonable fear of imminent harm, even if no physical contact occurs. Battery involves the actual unwanted touching, which has not occurred in this situation. Negligence refers to a failure to exercise reasonable care, but in this case, the nurse's actions were deliberate. Invasion of privacy involves intruding into someone's private affairs, which is not applicable here. Therefore, Assault is the correct choice.
Question 5 of 5
A family has recently immigrated to the United States. All members are quickly learning the language and the children are all in public school. Both parents are working and adapting to the new culture. What is this family demonstrating?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Cultural assimilation. This family is actively adapting to the new culture by learning the language, sending children to public school, and working. Assimilation involves adopting the practices and values of the new culture while maintaining aspects of their own. Culture shock (A) is the disorientation experienced when encountering a new culture. Cultural blindness (C) is the inability to recognize or appreciate other cultures. Cultural imposition (D) is forcing one's own culture onto others, which is not demonstrated in this scenario.