ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Breathing called the death rattle is characterized by
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pooling of secretions: The term 'death rattle' refers to the sound produced by the pooling of secretions in the throat or airway of a dying person. Shallow breathing: Shallow breathing refers to breathing that is not deep or full. Tachypnea: Tachypnea refers to rapid or fast breathing. Apnea: Apnea refers to the cessation or absence of breathing.
Question 2 of 5
Directions: Correlate the behavior with Kübler-Ross's stages of dying from the choices below. "I've had stomach problems for years. I don't have cancer."
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: Anger: Anger involves feelings of frustration, resentment, or hostility towards the situation or others. Depression: Depression is characterized by feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and despair. Acceptance: Acceptance is characterized by coming to terms with one's impending death or loss. Bargaining: Bargaining involves attempting to negotiate or make deals to change the outcome of a situation. Denial is the initial stage where individuals refuse to accept the reality of their situation.
Question 3 of 5
A terminal patient in a skilled nursing home has stated that he does not want to get out of bed, because he is too tired and weak to sit in a chair. He sleeps on and off all day and night, his position is changed every 2 hours, and he is comfortable on his pain regimen. The next day the nurse will:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Involves getting the patient out of bed for specified periods during the day to prevent excessive sleep during the day and wakefulness at night. This option respects the patient's autonomy and acknowledges his preference to remain in bed due to feeling tired and weak. Leaving the patient in bed while encouraging active exercises may be physically demanding for the patient and may not be appropriate, especially considering the patient's terminal condition.
Question 4 of 5
Directions: Correlate the behavior with Kübler-Ross's stages of dying from the choices below. "I'm going after that company for using that chemical on the field next door. "
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Anger: The statement reflects feelings of frustration, resentment, or hostility towards the company for their actions. Depression: Depression involves feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and despair. Denial: Denial is characterized by refusing to accept the reality of the situation. Bargaining: Bargaining involves attempting to negotiate or make deals to change the outcome. Acceptance is characterized by coming to terms with one's impending death or loss.
Question 5 of 5
Breathing called the death rattle is characterized by
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pooling of secretions: The term 'death rattle' refers to the sound produced by the pooling of secretions in the throat or airway of a dying person. Shallow breathing: Shallow breathing refers to breathing that is not deep or full. Tachypnea: Tachypnea refers to rapid or fast breathing. Apnea: Apnea refers to the cessation or absence of breathing.