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ATI Nursing 4650 Comprehensive Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is dying. The client says, 'My mother died in the hospital, but I did not get there before she died.' Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This response demonstrates therapeutic communication by acknowledging the client's statement and exploring the underlying feelings or concerns behind it. It shows empathy and provides an opportunity for the client to express their emotions. Fear of dying alone is a common concern for many individuals facing the end of life, and addressing this fear can help alleviate distress.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a stool test for guaiac. The nurse understands the purpose of the test is to check the stool for which of the following substances?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The purpose of a stool guaiac test is to detect the presence of occult (hidden) blood in the stool. This test is commonly used to screen for gastrointestinal bleeding, which may indicate various conditions such as peptic ulcers, colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, or hemorrhoids.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a parent of a child who has Hirschsprung disease is scheduled for initial surgery. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Recognizing that the ostomy is temporary indicates an understanding of the surgical management of Hirschsprung disease, as many children require a temporary ostomy with the possibility of eventual bowel anastomosis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has hemophilia A and is scheduled for wisdom teeth extractions. Prior to the procedure, the nurse should anticipate that the client will receive which of the following products?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Recombinant factor VIII is the treatment of choice for hemophilia A, replacing deficient factor VIII to promote clot formation and prevent excessive bleeding during procedures like wisdom teeth extractions.
Question 5 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.