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ATI Nursing 4650 Comprehensive Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a surgeon on a medical-surgical unit. A nurse from another unit asks the nurse about the surgeon's medical diagnosis. The nurse responds that he is unable to provide the information requested. The nurse is displaying which of the following ethical principles?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Non-maleficence is the ethical principle that involves the obligation to avoid causing harm to others. By not disclosing the surgeon's medical diagnosis, the nurse is protecting the surgeon's privacy and confidentiality, thereby preventing potential harm that could arise from sharing sensitive health information without consent.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has difficulty swallowing medications and is prescribed enteric-coated aspirin PO once daily. The client asks if the medication can be crushed to make it easier to swallow. Which of the following responses should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Crushing enteric-coated aspirin would bypass its delayed-release mechanism, releasing the medication all at once and increasing the risk of gastric irritation. This response accurately explains the issue.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has asthma and new prescriptions for cromolyn and albuterol, both by nebulizer. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Albuterol, a bronchodilator, should be taken before cromolyn, a mast cell stabilizer, to open airways and enhance cromolyn's effectiveness. Cromolyn is not for acute symptoms, and timing or post-exercise use depends on the prescription.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer vaccines to a 1-year-old child. Which of the following vaccines should the nurse give? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Rotavirus, MMR, varicella, and DTaP are routinely recommended for 1-year-olds to protect against specific infections, while HPV is typically administered to preteens and adolescents.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is performing tracheostomy care for a client and suctioning to remove copious secretions. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hyperventilating the client with 100% oxygen prior to suctioning preoxygenates the client, minimizing the risk of hypoxia during the procedure, which is critical for maintaining adequate oxygen levels.