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ATI Client Safety Event Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of these nursing diagnoses, appropriate for elderly clients, would indicate the client is at greatest risk for falls?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Sensory perceptual alterations related to decreased vision. Elderly clients with decreased vision are at greater risk for falls due to impaired depth perception, reduced awareness of obstacles, and difficulty navigating their environment. This nursing diagnosis directly impacts the client's ability to detect potential fall hazards. Incorrect Choices: B: Alteration in mobility related to fatigue - Fatigue may contribute to falls but is not as directly related to fall risk as sensory perceptual alterations. C: Impaired gas exchange related to retained secretions - This nursing diagnosis is not directly associated with an increased risk of falls. D: Altered patterns of urinary elimination related to nocturia - Nocturia may impact mobility during nighttime bathroom trips but is not as critical in fall risk assessment compared to sensory perceptual alterations.
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: The correct answer is B: Nonmaleficence. Nonmaleficence is the ethical principle of doing no harm. In this scenario, the nurse should prioritize the client's comfort and pain relief without causing harm. Administering the pain medication as needed aligns with this principle by addressing the client's suffering without intentionally hastening death. Utilitarianism (A) focuses on the greatest good for the greatest number, which may not directly apply to the individual client's situation. Fidelity (C) pertains to keeping promises and being faithful, which is important but not the primary ethical principle in this case. Veracity (D) relates to truth-telling, which is also important but not the primary concern when addressing pain management in end-of-life care.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a surgeon on a medical-surgical unit. A nurse from another unit asks the nurse about the surgeon's medical diagnosis. The nurse responds that he is unable to provide the information requested. The nurse is displaying which of the following ethical principles?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Nonmaleficence. The nurse's refusal to disclose the surgeon's medical diagnosis upholds the ethical principle of nonmaleficence, which is to do no harm. By maintaining the surgeon's confidentiality, the nurse is protecting the surgeon from potential harm or breach of privacy. This action demonstrates respect for the surgeon's autonomy and promotes trust in the nurse-patient relationship. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect: A: Utility - Utility refers to maximizing benefits for the greatest number of people. In this scenario, the nurse's action does not relate to maximizing benefits. B: Paternalism - Paternalism involves making decisions for someone else's well-being without their consent. The nurse's action is not an example of paternalism as the surgeon's privacy is being respected. C: Justice - Justice involves fairness and equal treatment. The nurse's response does not directly relate to the ethical principle of justice in this context.
Question 4 of 5
Deductive reasoning is applied in:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Deductive reasoning is applied in quantitative research as it involves drawing conclusions based on general principles or theories applied to specific instances. In quantitative research, hypotheses are tested using deductive reasoning to determine relationships between variables. Qualitative research (Choice A) relies on inductive reasoning to generate theories from specific observations. Action research (Choice C) focuses on improving practices within a specific context and does not necessarily involve deductive reasoning. Applied research (Choice D) aims to solve practical problems but may use a combination of deductive and inductive reasoning depending on the research design.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is an example of a categorical variable?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Categorical variables represent distinct categories or groups without any inherent order or numerical value. Gender fits this definition as it categorizes individuals into distinct groups (male, female). In contrast, age, income, and height are numerical variables that can be ordered or measured quantitatively, making them examples of quantitative variables rather than categorical variables.