ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is aware that in order to provide effective support to grieving patients and families,the nurse must?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Staying positive and optimistic at all times may not be realistic or helpful when supporting grieving patients. While understanding theories of grief can be beneficial, it is not the most crucial aspect of providing effective support. Keeping a professional distance from the situation may hinder the nurse's ability to provide empathetic care. Coming to terms with his or her own view of death is essential for providing effective support to grieving patients.
Question 2 of 5
Directions: Correlate the behavior with Kübler-Ross's stages of dying from the choices below. "Go away,I don't want company. "
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Anger: The behavior of pushing others away and expressing hostility or frustration is indicative of the anger stage. Acceptance: Acceptance involves coming to terms with one's own mortality and the reality of impending death. Bargaining: Bargaining involves attempting to negotiate or make deals to change the outcome. Denial: Denial is characterized by refusing to accept the reality of one's impending death. Depression: Depression involves feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and despair.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with end-stage liver cancer. Which of the following statements by the client indicates that the client is in the denial phase of the grief process?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: I can't believe that doctor graduated from medical school! He doesn't know a thing about treating cancer.' This statement expresses frustration or disbelief towards the doctor's competence. 'The doctor has been so good to me. know he has tried everything he can. It is just my time.' This statement acknowledges the terminal nature of the illness and indicates acceptance. 'The doctor says I only have a few months to live, but know he is exaggerating to get me to take my medication.' This statement suggests denial by questioning the doctor's prognosis. 'Even though I am not hurting right now, I don't feel like I have the energy to get Out Of bed.' This statement reflects physical symptoms and lack of energy rather than denial.
Question 5 of 5
A hospice nurse is caring for a client who is approaching death and has fecal incontinence. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Request a prescription for lactulose from the provider: Lactulose is a laxative commonly used to treat constipation, but it is not appropriate for managing fecal incontinence. Place an occlusive dressing over the client's buttocks every $8 \mathrm{hr}$ : Occlusive dressings are not typically used for managing fecal incontinence. Insert a lubricated rectal tube gently: Inserting a rectal tube is invasive and may cause discomfort. Keep disposable undergarments clean and dry: This is the most appropriate action for managing fecal incontinence.