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Client Safety ATI Chapter 13 Questions
Question 1 of 5
Three years old spiritual development
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: At three years old, children begin to understand symbolism, which is part of their spiritual development.
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: Nonmaleficence emphasizes the duty to do no harm, guiding the decision in such ethical dilemmas.
Question 3 of 5
A person's first response to grief and loss is often:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Denial or shock is often the first response to grief and loss. It is a defense mechanism that helps the person cope with the initial impact of the loss.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is to administer a new medication to a client. Which of these actions best demonstrate awareness of safe, proficient nursing practice?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Proper client identification and allergy verification ensure safe administration of medications.
Question 5 of 5
What leadership style does the nurse manager demonstrate by being the sole decision maker regarding issues that concern the unit?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An autocratic leadership style involves the leader making decisions unilaterally, without input from others. This style is often used in situations requiring quick decision-making or when the leader has all the necessary information.