ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing care to a client who is on strict bed rest following surgery. The nurse assists the patient to the bedside commode and the client sustains an injury to the operative area. Which of the following types of torts has the nurse committed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Negligence involves failing to provide the standard of care, leading to client harm, which is the situation described as the nurse violated the bed rest order, resulting in injury.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing to collect health history data during a client's admission. Which of the following questions should the nurse use to promote this discussion?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This open-ended question invites the client to share relevant health information and reasons for admission, facilitating a comprehensive health history discussion.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is trying to encourage a client with paraplegia who is depressed and not adhering to the treatment program to join a support group. Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking the client what they know about support groups is open-ended and encourages discussion, fostering client engagement without being judgmental or coercive.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing care to a client who is on strict bed rest following surgery. The nurse assists the patient to the bedside commode and the client sustains an injury to the operative area. Which of the following types of torts has the nurse committed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Negligence involves failing to provide the standard of care, leading to client harm, which is the situation described as the nurse violated the bed rest order, resulting in injury.
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.