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ATI Fundamentals Exam Final Questions
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A nurse is caring for an older adult client who expresses feelings of grief for his earlier life. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to help the client cope with his feelings of loss?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Listening attentively when the client talks about the past allows the nurse to provide emotional support and validation. Telling the client that feelings of grief are a common problem of the aging population may invalidate the client's individual experience. Providing activities to distract the client from dwelling on the past may temporarily divert attention but does not address the underlying feelings. Comparing the client's experience to that of younger clients who have experienced loss may not be helpful.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing postmortem care for a client. Identify the sequence of steps the nurse should follow. (Move the steps into the box on the right
Correct Answer: A,D,E,B,C
Rationale: Sequence of
Steps: 1. A. Make sure the provider has certified the client's death 2. D. Verify client's organ and tissue donation status 3. E. Remove medical equipment from the client 4. B. Cleanse the body while adhering to body fluid precautions 5. C. Attach identification tags to the body
Question 3 of 5
A terminally ill patient and his family have requested hospice care. The nurse clarifies hospice care philosophy as:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hospice care does not exclude hospital care entirely. Hospice care does aim to provide comfort and support to patients at the end of life, but it does not focus on hastening death. Hospice does not support assisted suicide or euthanasia. Hospice philosophy emphasizes symptom management and comfort care as its primary focus.
Question 4 of 5
A terminal patient asks the nurse if he could be given a deliberate overdose of medication that would "end this." According to the Code for Nurses,the nurse's most ethical response would be:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bringing on your death in this manner would be a subject you should discuss with your family and primary care provider' : While discussing end-of-life wishes is important, this response does not directly address the ethical issue. 'Let me have a while to consider your request' : Delaying a response could potentially lead to confusion and distress. 'I cannot ethically give you a deliberate overdose' : This response aligns with the ethical principle of nonmaleficence. 'I can contact the primary care provider and request an order for a drug that could be used as you request' : This response suggests a willingness to facilitate the patient's request, which is not ethically permissible.
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.