ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A hospice patient is unable to tolerate food or fluids and has advance directives that indicate that he does not want IV fluids or tube feedings if he is unable to take oral feedings. His family is concerned that he will be very uncomfortable without food or fluids. The nurse should tell them that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This response aligns with best practices in hospice care, which prioritize comfort and quality of life. While the healthcare proxy may have the authority to make decisions, the focus should be on honoring the patient's wishes. Encouraging the family to try to talk the patient into accepting IV fluids or tube feedings goes against the principles of patient autonomy. While dehydration can be uncomfortable in some circumstances, providing adequate symptom management is essential in hospice care.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 of 5
Directions: Correlate the behavior with Kübler-Ross's stages of dying from the choices below. "She'll soon be at peace"
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: Anger: Anger is typically characterized by feelings of frustration, resentment, and hostility. Depression: Depression involves feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and despair. Denial: Denial is a defense mechanism characterized by a refusal to accept reality. Bargaining: Bargaining involves attempting to negotiate or make deals to postpone or mitigate the inevitable outcome. Acceptance is the final stage in Kübler-Ross's model, characterized by a sense of peace, tranquility, and readiness to confront death.