ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When a patient admitted for terminal care is asked by the admitting nurse,What has your doctor told you about your illness? the patient states,"She says that I have a terminal illness, but I know she's wrong. The nurse recognizes that:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This option assumes that the doctor does not inform patients about terminal illnesses, which may not necessarily be the case. Denial is a common defense mechanism in response to distressing or overwhelming information. While it may be important for the patient to have an understanding of their prognosis, pushing the patient to accept the reality may not be helpful. Avoiding conversation about the disease or symptoms may not address the underlying issue of denial and may hinder open communication.
Question 2 of 5
Directions: Correlate the behavior with Kübler-Ross's stages of dying from the choices below. Tells God: "If I quit smoking I can just live until after my daughter's wedding."
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Anger: Anger typically involves feelings of frustration, resentment, or hostility. Bargaining: Bargaining is a stage where individuals attempt to negotiate or make deals to change the outcome of a situation. Depression: Depression involves feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and despair. Acceptance: Acceptance involves coming to terms with the reality of a situation. Denial: Denial is characterized by refusing to accept the reality of the situation.
Question 3 of 5
Directions: Correlate the behavior with Kübler-Ross's stages of dying from the choices below. "I'm going after that company for using that chemical on the field next door. "
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Anger: The statement reflects feelings of frustration, resentment, or hostility towards the company for their actions. Depression: Depression involves feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and despair. Denial: Denial is characterized by refusing to accept the reality of the situation. Bargaining: Bargaining involves attempting to negotiate or make deals to change the outcome. Acceptance is characterized by coming to terms with one's impending death or loss.
Question 4 of 5
A dying patient who verbalizes that he "is ready" is indicating that he is in the following stage.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Final: This option does not correspond to any stage of the grieving process or Kubler-Ross's stages of dying. Acceptance: In Kubler-Ross's stages of dying, acceptance is the final stage. Bargaining: Bargaining is a stage where individuals attempt to negotiate or make deals to change the outcome. Denial: Denial is one of the initial stages where individuals refuse to accept the reality of their situation.
Question 5 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.