ATI RN
ATI Nursing 232 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is working with a colleague who frequently interrupts and dominates during patient care discussions. The nurse wants to address this behavior assertively to ensure effective teamwork. Which response by the nurse demonstrates assertive behavior?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This response is assertive, clearly expressing feelings and needs without blame, promoting constructive dialogue.
Question 2 of 5
A patient with lung cancer confides in the nurse, expressing fear about the disease and guilt for smoking in the past. Which response from the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This response validates fear and encourages discussion of specific concerns, fostering supportive care.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing incident reports submitted during the previous month. The nurse should identify which of the following as a problem that should be reported to the risk manager?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Omitting witness names hinders thorough investigation of incidents, a critical issue for risk management. Other practices are standard or beneficial.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a living will which states Do Not Resuscitate (DNR), but whose children have decided that their parent should be a full code. The client has coded twice. The other nurses do not seem to have any issues with the situation, but the nurse feels distressed. What best describes this source of conflict?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The conflict arises from differing ethical views on respecting the client's DNR versus the family's wishes, creating an ethical dilemma.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient at risk for atelectasis. Which independent nursing measure should the nurse prioritize to prevent the development of atelectasis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Incentive spirometry promotes deep breathing to prevent alveolar collapse, the primary measure to prevent atelectasis.