ATI RN
ATI Custom Fundamentals Chapter 31 ALL Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse takes into consideration the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards for pain assessment and treatment. Include:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: All patients have the right to appropriate pain assessment per JCAHO standards ensuring routine evaluation. Pain is not assessed only on complaint (
A) treatment may continue post-discharge (
B) and treatment considers subjective reports not just objective data (
D).
Question 2 of 5
A patient experiencing discomfort because of severe arthritis would be described as having:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chronic pain lasting over 3-6 months is associated with arthritis. Episodic pain (
B) is intermittent phantom pain (
C) follows amputation and acute pain (
D) is short-term.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse recommends that normal sleep and rest patterns can best be acquired by suggesting to the patient that they:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Morning exercise helps regulate the circadian rhythm improving sleep-wake patterns. Daytime naps (
B) may disrupt nighttime sleep alcohol (
C) causes poor sleep quality and nicotine (
D) is a stimulant that interferes with sleep.
Question 4 of 5
Signs of fentanyl patch overdose are:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Confusion and inability to walk normally indicate fentanyl overdose due to central nervous system depression. Increased pain (
A) suggests underdosing rash (
B) is a skin reaction and headache/nausea (
D) are less specific.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about the use of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) to manage chronic pain. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stating that TENS requires hospitalization indicates a misunderstanding as it is typically used at home. Attaching electrodes (
B) is necessary shaving hair (
C) is correct and hoping to reduce pills (
D) shows understanding.