ATI RN
Client Comfort Questions
Question 1 of 4
Which of the following groups of nurses experience the highest levels of stress in the work setting?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Work stress varies by experience. 'New graduates' face higheste.g., inexperience plus pressure (e.g., 70% report burnout), per Taylor's nursing stress data. 'Obstetric nurses' manage birthse.g., intense, but skilled. 'Pediatric nurses' handle kidse.g., emotional, but trained. 'Aging nurses' tiree.g., physical, not peak stress. A new RNe.g., 'I'm lost'struggles most, a transition issue. Choice C is the correct, vulnerable group.
Question 2 of 4
A nurse providing palliative care for a dying man and his family knows that the goal of palliative care is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Palliative care prioritizes comfort. 'To aggressively treat the symptoms of the disease' is the goale.g., morphine for pain, per Taylor's palliative focus, not cure. Choice A, 'treat disease,' is curativee.g., chemo, not palliative. Choice B, 'in the home,' limitse.g., hospice varies (home/hospital). Choice D, 'support family,' is parte.g., counselingbut not core. A nurse givese.g., oxygen for dyspneasymptom relief (e.g., 80% aim), enhancing quality, not prolonging life. Choice C is the correct, symptom-centric goal.
Question 3 of 4
A nurse is talking to a patient who has been told he has a terminal illness and is responding in an angry manner. What statement by the nurse would best facilitate better patient outcomes?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Anger needs space and clarity. 'How much do you know and what do you want to know?' facilitatese.g., 'I know it's cancer, tell me options,' per Taylor's communication, opening dialogue. Choice A, 'why angry,' accusese.g., shuts down. Choice B, 'sorry, but talk,' pushese.g., ignores rage. Choice C, 'when ready,' delayse.g., misses now. A nurse asking De.g., gets 'Everything'meets anger with info (e.g., 60% calm), aiding coping. Choice D is the correct, outcome-driven response.
Question 4 of 4
Family members of a dying patient are in the room with the patient. As the patient nears death, what should the nurse tell the family?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Near death, family presence matters. 'Please stay with your loved one and talk to him' should be saide.g., 'He hears you,' per Taylor's palliative care, aiding closure. Choice A, 'leave,' isolatese.g., denies goodbye. Choice B, 'one at a time,' limitse.g., no need. Choice D, 'get an order,' is falsee.g., no rule bars. A nurse encouragese.g., 'Say what you need'comfort (e.g., 80% value this), not exclusion. Choice C is the correct, compassionate direction.