ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nur214 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient arrives at the clinic reporting a new onset of angina pectoris that has persisted for the last 30 minutes. What should be the nurse's initial action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Obtaining an EKG reading is the most appropriate initial action when a patient reports a new onset of angina pectoris. An EKG can help determine if the patient is experiencing a myocardial infarction (heart attack), which is a life-threatening condition.
Question 2 of 5
When caring for the patient with left sided heart failure, which of the following are subjective symptoms?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fatigue is a subjective symptom, reported by the patient, and common in left-sided heart failure due to reduced cardiac output.
Question 3 of 5
A nursing educator is utilizing case studies from one demographic to instruct a different demographic on ethical decision-making. Which ethical system does this approach exemplify?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Casuistry is a case-based method of reasoning, using general principles to reason analogically from clear-cut cases to complex cases.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a newly admitted client. Which intervention is the best example of a culturally appropriate nursing intervention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking permission before touching a client during the physical assessment is a culturally appropriate nursing intervention, showing respect for personal space and autonomy.
Extract:
A 73-year-old male patient has been admitted to an inpatient unit from the emergency room. He has been coughing severely for the past two days, has a headache, and a sore throat. His COVID test is positive and he has Type II Diabetes. He denies any history of smoking. His vital signs are as follows: Temperature - 101.0, Pulse - 84, Respiration - 24, Blood Pressure - 152/84, Pulse oximetry - 92%. The registered nurse (RN) delegates the collection of a urine specimen and Fasting Blood Sugar (FSBS) from the client to the nurse aide II.
Question 5 of 5
What are the responsibilities of the RN in regard to this delegated task? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: The RN must ensure training, maintain accountability, ensure policy compliance, and assess the patient prior to delegation.