ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An on-duty nurse discovers that a colleague is stealing medicines. According to the Nurse Practice Acts, what should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reporting the incident to the supervisor is the correct and appropriate action according to the Nurse Practice Acts, as it addresses the legal and ethical obligation to report misconduct.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is about to have a colonoscopy. The client states, 'I am so nervous about what the doctor might find during the test.' The nurse asks the client, 'Are you feeling anxious about the results of your colonoscopy?' With this question, the nurse is using which of the following communication techniques?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clarification is used to ensure understanding, which the nurse is seeking by confirming the client's feelings about the colonoscopy results.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is creating a teaching plan for a client who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. Which of the following teaching methods is based on the cognitive domain of learning?
Correct Answer: A,B,E,F
Rationale: Methods like providing printed information, engaging in question-and-answer sessions, giving quizzes, and asking the client to describe conditions involve knowledge, recall, and critical thinking, which are core aspects of the cognitive learning domain.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a mental health disorder. The client asks about his medications and their effects. The nurse asks the client why he needs to know this. Which of the following nontherapeutic communication techniques is the nurse using?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking for an explanation can make the client feel defensive and is nontherapeutic, as it challenges the client's legitimate inquiry about their treatment.