ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who states, 'I have got to get out of this hospital! They have found my address and are coming for my family!' The nurse responds, 'Don't worry, no one will harm your family.' Which of the following types of communication breakdown does this response represent?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Offering false reassurance is when the nurse gives an assurance without basis, which is the case here, as the nurse cannot guarantee the family's safety.
Question 3 of 5
Which activity related to respiratory health is an example of tertiary health promotion and illness prevention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tertiary prevention involves managing and treating existing diseases to prevent complications and improve quality of life, such as administering a nebulized bronchodilator to alleviate symptoms in a client with respiratory distress.
Question 4 of 5
While walking through a park, the nurse encounters a child with a swollen and reddened arm that hurts to move due to being struck with a baseball bat. The nurse splints the arm using two baseball bats. The child is transported to the hospital and later develops compartmental syndrome in the arm. Which statement regarding the nurse's liability in this case is accurate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse is protected by the Good Samaritan Act, which states that the nurse may give emergency care using good judgment. The development of compartment syndrome is a known complication of trauma and not necessarily indicative of negligence. The Good Samaritan Act protects healthcare providers who act in good faith during emergencies, even if outcomes are unfavorable.
Question 5 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.