ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nur214 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a patient being cared for at the end of life. Which of the following respiratory patterns would be expected?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cheyne-Stokes respirations, characterized by cycles of increasing and decreasing depth with periods of apnea, are commonly observed in end-of-life patients.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing a safety competency designed to reduce the risk of harm to patients and providers through system effectiveness and individual performance. Which group develops these safety competencies?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) project provides a roadmap to transform nursing by integrating six competencies.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is an example of passive health promotion strategies?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The addition of folic acid to cereals is a passive health promotion strategy. Passive strategies are those in which individuals gain from the activities of others without acting themselves.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse reviews morning lab results on his patients. Based on these lab results which patient should the nurse see first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A potassium level of 6.4 mmol/K is above the normal range and can lead to life-threatening heart rhythms, requiring immediate attention.
Question 5 of 5
A diabetic client reports being terminated from their employment for using their glucose meter. Which law does this action infringe upon?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities, including employment termination for using a glucose meter.