ATI RN
ATI n232 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a living will which states Do Not Resuscitate (DNR), but whose children have decided that their parent should be a full code. The client has coded twice. The other nurses do not seem to have any issues with the situation, but the nurse feels distressed. Which of the following best describes this source of conflict?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The conflict arises from violating the client's DNR wishes, creating an ethical dilemma between autonomy and family demands. A. No cultural issues are indicated. C. No group competition is present. D. Resources or safety are not the issue.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an acute respiratory failure (ARF). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations of this condition? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: B. Severe dyspnea indicates respiratory distress. C. Headache results from hypoxia/hypercapnia. D. Decreased consciousness signals worsening gas exchange. A. Hypotension is secondary. E. Nausea is not primary.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who asks how albuterol helps his breathing. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: A. Albuterol bronchodilates airways. C. It reduces cough from constriction. D. It prevents wheezing by improving airflow. B. It doesn't stimulate mucus. E. It doesn't reduce inflammation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a living will which states Do Not Resuscitate (DNR), but whose children have decided that their parent should be a full code. The client has coded twice. The other nurses do not seem to have any issues with the situation, but the nurse feels distressed. Which of the following best describes this source of conflict?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The conflict arises from violating the client's DNR wishes, creating an ethical dilemma between autonomy and family demands. A. No cultural issues are indicated. C. No group competition is present. D. Resources or safety are not the issue.
Question 5 of 5
A new nurse is working on a SWOT analysis. The nurse is considering the influences that could hinder career planning, such as changes in policies and regulations. Which of the following is most likely the section of the SWOT analysis under consideration?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: External risks like policy changes are threats. A. Power is not a SWOT category. B. Strengths are internal advantages. C. Opportunities are external benefits.