ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The type of grief that happens before the actual loss is known as:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Brain death: Brain death refers to the irreversible cessation of all brain activity, indicating the end of life. Anticipatory: Anticipatory grief refers to the grief and mourning that occur before an anticipated loss. Bereavement: Bereavement refers to the period of mourning and adjustment after the loss of a loved one. Dysfunction: Dysfunction typically refers to impaired or abnormal functioning.
Question 2 of 5
Breathing called the death rattle is characterized by
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pooling of secretions: The term 'death rattle' refers to the sound produced by the pooling of secretions in the throat or airway of a dying person. Shallow breathing: Shallow breathing refers to breathing that is not deep or full. Tachypnea: Tachypnea refers to rapid or fast breathing. Apnea: Apnea refers to the cessation or absence of breathing.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 of 5
A patient tells the nurse during an admission interview that his wife "went on to her reward." The nurse assesses that this statement is an indication that the patient:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Is no longer grieving the death of his wife: This option makes an assumption about the patient's grief based solely on the choice of words used to describe his wife's passing. Has a strong religious belief system: While the patient's statement may suggest a belief in an afterlife or reward, it doesn't necessarily indicate the strength of his religious beliefs. Is uncomfortable with the term 'death' and is using a euphemism: This is the correct response. The patient's choice of words, 'went on to her reward,' indicates a discomfort with directly stating 'death.' Has dysfunctional grieving and is unable to address his wife's death: There is no evidence in the scenario to suggest dysfunctional grieving.