ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with end-stage liver cancer. Which of the following statements by the client indicates that the client is in the denial phase of the grief process?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: I can't believe that doctor graduated from medical school! He doesn't know a thing about treating cancer.' This statement expresses frustration or disbelief towards the doctor's competence. 'The doctor has been so good to me. know he has tried everything he can. It is just my time.' This statement acknowledges the terminal nature of the illness and indicates acceptance. 'The doctor says I only have a few months to live, but know he is exaggerating to get me to take my medication.' This statement suggests denial by questioning the doctor's prognosis. 'Even though I am not hurting right now, I don't feel like I have the energy to get Out Of bed.' This statement reflects physical symptoms and lack of energy rather than denial.
Question 2 of 5
Nurses may have a difficult time dealing with patient deaths if they
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Have no friends among the unit staff: While having friends among the unit staff can provide emotional support, it is not directly related to a nurse's ability to cope with patient deaths. Have not come to terms with their own mortality: This option addresses a significant factor in how nurses cope with patient deaths. Did not foresee that the illness was terminal: While it can be emotionally challenging when a patient's illness unexpectedly becomes terminal, nurses are trained to provide care regardless. Cared for the patient for several days: The duration of care provided to a patient may influence the depth of the nurse's emotional connection but does not necessarily determine their ability to cope.
Question 3 of 5
The relief of symptoms when a cure is no longer possible is known as:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bargaining: Bargaining refers to a stage in Kübler-Ross's model of grief and acceptance. Palliation: Palliation refers to the relief of symptoms when a cure is no longer possible. Reorganization: Reorganization, also known as the reconstruction stage, is part of Worden's Four Tasks of Mourning model. Assisted Suicide: Assisted suicide involves intentionally helping a person end their life.
Question 4 of 5
Directions: Correlate the behavior with Kübler-Ross's stages of dying from the choices below. "I'm going after that company for using that chemical on the field next door. "
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Anger: The statement reflects feelings of frustration, resentment, or hostility towards the company for their actions. Depression: Depression involves feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and despair. Denial: Denial is characterized by refusing to accept the reality of the situation. Bargaining: Bargaining involves attempting to negotiate or make deals to change the outcome. Acceptance is characterized by coming to terms with one's impending death or loss.
Question 5 of 5
A death that occurs under suspicious circumstances should be reported to the
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sheriff: The sheriff is responsible for enforcing law and order within a specific jurisdiction. Board of death: There is no standard entity known as the 'Board of death' in the context of death investigations. Coroner: The coroner is a public official responsible for investigating and determining the cause of deaths that occur under suspicious circumstances. Pathologist: A pathologist is a medical professional specializing in the study of disease processes.