ATI RN
ATI Nursing 4650 Comprehensive Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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: D
Rationale: Non-maleficence, the duty to do no harm, supports withholding medication if the nurse believes it may hasten death, prioritizing harm avoidance.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who is in the manic phase of bipolar disorder. The nurse should plan to make which of the following room assignments for the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A private room in a quiet location on the unit is ideal as it provides the client with a calm environment, minimizing external stimuli that could trigger or escalate manic behaviors. A quiet space can help promote a sense of safety and allow the client to regain control over their emotions and behavior.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a young adult client who says he is experiencing increased anxiety and an inability to concentrate. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This response acknowledges the client's feelings and validates their experience, showing empathy and understanding. It opens the door for further exploration of the client's concerns and allows the nurse to provide support and assistance.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing an in-service for an annual skills fair at a community medical facility about fire safety. Place the steps in the order in which they should be performed in the case of a fire emergency.
Correct Answer: B,C,A,D
Rationale: The correct order is Rescue the clients, Pull the fire alarm, Confine the fire, Extinguish the fire. This prioritizes client safety, alerts others, contains the fire, and attempts to extinguish it if safe.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with acute psychosis and is being treated with haloperidol. The nurse should suspect that the client may be experiencing tardive dyskinesia when the client exhibits which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Facial grimacing, eye blinking, involuntary pelvic rocking, hip thrusting, tongue thrusting, and lip smacking are signs of tardive dyskinesia, a side effect of long-term haloperidol use. Fine hand tremors indicate and urinary retention are not typically associated with tardive dyskinesia.