ATI RN
Basic Nursing Care Needs of the Patient PPT Questions
Question 1 of 5
The stage of dying in which a person prepares for death is identified as
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Acceptance. During the stage of acceptance, a person comes to terms with their impending death and begins to make peace with it. This stage involves a sense of calmness and readiness. Bargaining (A) involves trying to negotiate with a higher power to avoid death. Depression (B) entails feelings of sadness and hopelessness. Denial (C) is characterized by refusing to accept the reality of death. Acceptance is the final stage of the dying process as described by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, indicating readiness and peace.
Question 2 of 5
The mother of a 2 year old tells the nurse she always cleans the childs ears with a hairpin. What would the nurse tell the mother?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hairpins risk eardrum perforation; the nurse must educate on safety.
Question 3 of 5
A patient at a community health center is discussing a planned exercise program. The patient is being treated for cardiovascular disease. What would the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cardiovascular patients need medical clearance before exercising.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse has instructed a clinic patient about collecting a specimen for a routine urinalysis. The patient makes the following statements. Which one indicates a need for more teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Toilet paper contaminates the specimen; this needs correction.
Question 5 of 5
A young woman comes to the Emergency Department with severe abdominal cramping and frequent bloody stools. Food poisoning is suspected. What diagnostic test would be used to confirm this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stool testing identifies pathogens causing food poisoning.