ATI LPN
ATI PN Medical Surgical Leadership Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When preparing to administer medications, the nurse carefully confirms the drug order and the patient's identity. This adherence to an essential ethical principle is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Non-maleficence, or 'do no harm,' is upheld by ensuring correct medication administration to the right patient.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse tells another nurse that she thinks that he did not provide adequate care for a client who underwent a hip arthroplasty earlier that day. Which of the following responses by the accused nurse demonstrates assertiveness?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This response confidently defends the nurse's care while inviting constructive dialogue.
Question 3 of 5
Mr. Smith did not receive his medication on time, as ordered, because his nurse forgot about it and went on her lunch break. Consequently, Mr. Smith's condition deteriorated, and he was sent to the emergency room. What legal term describes this form of professional negligence?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Malpractice refers to professional negligence resulting in patient harm due to failure to meet care standards.
Question 4 of 5
A staff nurse suspects that a newly licensed nurse is chemically impaired. Which of the following actions should the staff nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Notifying the charge nurse ensures appropriate handling of a serious concern while maintaining professionalism.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse working in a long-term care facility is assigned to care for four clients following the 0700 morning change-of-shift report. Which of the following clients should the nurse attend to first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A low blood glucose level of 60 mg/dL requires immediate intervention to prevent severe hypoglycemia.