ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is about to have a colonoscopy. The client states, 'I am so nervous about what the doctor might find during the test.' The nurse asks the client, 'Are you feeling anxious about the results of your colonoscopy?' With this question, the nurse is using which of the following communication techniques?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clarification is used to ensure understanding, which the nurse is seeking by confirming the client's feelings about the colonoscopy results.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who states, 'My doctor was just here, but I still do not understand my diagnosis.' The nurse contacts the provider to return to speak with the client. Which of the following principles is the nurse demonstrating?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Advocacy involves acting on behalf of the client's needs and ensuring they receive appropriate information and care, which the nurse is doing by facilitating further discussion with the provider.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is creating a teaching plan for a client who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. Which of the following teaching methods is based on the cognitive domain of learning?
Correct Answer: A,B,E,F
Rationale: Methods like providing printed information, engaging in question-and-answer sessions, giving quizzes, and asking the client to describe conditions involve knowledge, recall, and critical thinking, which are core aspects of the cognitive learning domain.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse using the principle-based approach to client care seeks to avoid causing harm to clients in all situations. What is this principle known as?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nonmaleficence is a core principle in healthcare ethics and emphasizes the primary duty of healthcare providers to do no harm to their clients. This means carefully considering the potential risks and benefits of any treatment or intervention before administering it.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is trying to encourage a client with paraplegia who is depressed and not adhering to the treatment program to join a support group. Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking the client what they know about support groups is open-ended and encourages discussion, fostering client engagement without being judgmental or coercive.