ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
On finding multiple bruises on a client's arms and back, the nurse suspects that the client is being abused by a daughter who lives with the client. When questioned, the client denies any abuse. Despite the client's denial, the nurse should report the suspected abuse on the basis of which rationale?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nurses are mandated reporters and have a legal and ethical duty to report suspected abuse to ensure the client's safety.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is trying to encourage a client with paraplegia who is depressed and not adhering to the treatment program to join a support group. Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking the client what they know about support groups is open-ended and encourages discussion, fostering client engagement without being judgmental or coercive.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is meeting with a client who has been treated at a substance use disorder clinic for three months. The nurse is discussing the effectiveness of these interventions with the client. The nurse is completing which of the following phases of the nursing process?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Evaluation involves assessing the effectiveness of the interventions and progress towards goals, which is what the nurse is doing.
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.