ATI RN
ATI n232 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
During a meeting to resolve staffing issues and tardiness on a unit, the nurse manager invites the staff to each take a turn speaking and asks that everyone listen respectfully and avoids making personal or professional remarks about one another. The nurse manager is utilizing which step in the negotiation process?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Setting ground rules ensures respectful dialogue. B, C, D describe later negotiation steps.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse instructor is lecturing nursing students on safety, quality and patient centered care. The students should recognize that which of the following recommendations promotes safe, quality, patient-centered care? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: A. End-of-shift evaluation assesses care effectiveness. C. Planning/reporting aligns teams. D. Communication reduces errors. E. Critical thinking enhances decisions. B is less critical.
Question 3 of 5
A new graduate nurse is about to go on their first job interview. Which of the following is a good recommendation for the new graduate nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking about the role and facility shows interest and fit. A. Balanced answers are better. B. Salary questions are premature. C. Placing a portfolio uninvited is assertive.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and being treated with positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP). The nurse should understand that PEEP will benefit the client in what manner?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: PEEP prevents alveolar collapse, improving oxygenation in ARDS. A. PEEP aids oxygenation, not weaning. B. It doesn't reduce trapped oxygen. C. It suppresses spontaneous breathing.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing event reports submitted during the previous month. The nurse should identify which of the following as a problem that should be reported to the risk manager?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Omitting witness names hinders investigations. A, B, C are standard practices.