ATI RN
Client Safety Basic Concept Template Questions
Question 1 of 5
While caring for a client, the nurse experiences a needle stick injury. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Wash the site of injury with soap and water. This is the first action the nurse should take to minimize the risk of infection. Washing the site immediately helps remove any potential pathogens. It is crucial to act promptly in order to reduce the risk of transmission. Incorrect choices: A: Completing an incident report can be important but should not be the first step in this situation. B: Requesting the risk manager to obtain consent for HIV testing from the client is not the immediate priority. D: Consenting to postexposure treatment with antiretroviral medications is important, but washing the site of injury should come first to prevent infection.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a terminal illness and is ventilator-dependent. The client is alert and oriented and he wants to discontinue use of the ventilator. The nurse should be aware that continued treatment against the client's wishes is a violation of which of the following ethical principles?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct Answer: B - Autonomy Rationale: 1. Autonomy is the ethical principle that respects an individual's right to make their own decisions. 2. In this scenario, the client is alert and oriented and has expressed the desire to discontinue the ventilator. 3. Continuing treatment against the client's wishes would violate the client's autonomy. 4. Veracity is the principle of truthfulness, fidelity is loyalty, and justice is fairness, none of which directly apply to this scenario.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse manager is providing an inservice program about delegation to assistive personnel (AP) with staff nurses on the unit. Which of the following statements by a staff nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because considering the AP's level of experience is a crucial aspect of delegation. By understanding the AP's competence, the nurse can assign tasks appropriately, ensuring safe and effective care delivery. This promotes accountability and quality outcomes. Statement A is incorrect because the nurse retains accountability for client outcomes even when delegating tasks. Statement B is incorrect as client education should be provided by licensed professionals. Statement D is incorrect as delegation should be done by the nurse based on the AP's competency level, not by the AP themselves.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse on a pediatric unit is caring for a child and his family. His parents define family as a husband, wife, and child. This definition is which type of family form?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Nuclear family. A nuclear family consists of two parents and their children, which aligns with the definition provided by the child's parents. This family form is characterized by a core unit of parents and children living together. A: Extended family includes relatives beyond the nuclear family, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. B: Blended family refers to a family structure that includes stepparents, stepsiblings, or half-siblings from previous relationships. D: Intergenerational family involves multiple generations living together or in close proximity, such as grandparents, parents, and children.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse manager is preparing an inservice program about managing conflict for the nurses on the unit. The nurse manager should identify which of the following examples as interpersonal conflict?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because it involves conflict between individuals (experienced nurse vs. newly licensed nurse), making it interpersonal conflict. This conflict arises from uncivil behavior, impacting their professional relationship. In contrast: A: Disagreement on client weights is a task-related conflict, not interpersonal. B: Uncertainty about joining an organization is an internal conflict, not interpersonal. C: Preference for patient assignments based on personal circumstances is not directly interpersonal conflict.