ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Which nursing activity reflects secondary prevention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Secondary prevention involves early detection and prompt treatment of diseases, such as referring for a mammogram to detect breast cancer early.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who states, 'My doctor was just here, but I still do not understand my diagnosis.' The nurse contacts the provider to return to speak with the client. Which of the following principles is the nurse demonstrating?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Advocacy involves acting on behalf of the client's needs and ensuring they receive appropriate information and care, which the nurse is doing by facilitating further discussion with the provider.