ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nur214 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient from Mexico and ensures to incorporate the patient's cultural traditions, values, and beliefs into the care plan. Which nursing theorist's principles does this action align with?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Madeleine Leninger's Culture Care Diversity and Universality theory emphasizes cultural competency in nursing practice.
Question 2 of 5
When teaching clients about maintaining a safe environment, which statement would be most suitable to include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Installing carbon monoxide detectors throughout the home is a key safety measure. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can cause sudden illness and death if inhaled.
Question 3 of 5
An ICU nurse has had many discussions with fellow nursing colleagues about allowing patient families to visit as often as the patient's condition will allow. Which patient and family need is the nurse considering in these conversations?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Social support is the primary need being considered in these conversations. Evidence shows that the unrestricted presence and participation of a support person can improve the safety of care and enhance patient and family satisfaction.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse working in a care area that uses paper charting notices an error when recording a patient's vital signs in the patient record. Which option adheres to The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines for making corrections to documentation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: According to CMS guidelines, when making corrections to documentation, the nurse should cross out the error with a single line so the original documentation can be seen and sign and date the correction.
Question 5 of 5
Prescription Order: 1g in 50 mL to infuse over 30 minutes; gtt factor= 15gtts/1mL. How many drops per minute will you infuse?
Correct Answer: 25 drops per minute
Rationale: The infusion rate is calculated as 50 mL over 30 minutes (1.67 mL/min), multiplied by the drop factor of 15 gtt/mL, resulting in approximately 25 drops per minute.