ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam Final Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When the nurse notes an increase in the level of daily function in the terminal patient,the nurse assesses that this patient has reached Kübler Ross's level of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: acceptance. When a terminal patient shows an increase in daily function, it indicates that they have come to terms with their situation and have accepted their fate. This aligns with Kübler Ross's stage of acceptance in the stages of grief model. Bargaining (
A), depression (
C), and yearning (
D) are not the appropriate stages for a terminal patient who is displaying an increase in daily function. Bargaining involves seeking ways to avoid the reality, depression reflects a low level of function, and yearning implies a longing for something unattainable.
Question 2 of 5
Directions: Correlate the behavior with Kübler-Ross's stages of dying from the choices below. "My family will be fine after I'm gone "
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: The statement "My family will be fine after I'm gone" reflects Acceptance, the final stage in Kübler-Ross's model of dying. This stage involves coming to terms with the reality of death and finding peace. The individual has acknowledged their impending death and is focused on resolving any remaining issues. In contrast, Anger (
A) involves feelings of frustration and resentment, Depression (
B) involves feelings of sadness and hopelessness, Denial (
C) involves refusing to accept the reality of death, and Bargaining (
D) involves seeking ways to postpone or avoid death.
Therefore, the correct answer is E (Acceptance), as it aligns with the acceptance and peace expressed in the statement.
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: The statement "She'll soon be at peace" indicates a sense of calm and readiness, aligning with the stage of Acceptance in Kübler-Ross's model. Acceptance involves coming to terms with the reality of the situation and finding peace. Anger, Depression, Denial, and Bargaining do not reflect the sense of peace and readiness implied in the statement. Anger involves frustration, Depression involves sadness, Denial involves refusal to accept, and Bargaining involves seeking alternatives.
Therefore, the correct answer is E: Acceptance.
Question 4 of 5
After a patient death,the nurse is preparing to perform postmortem care. The body is placed supine with the head raised so that:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: blood will not pool in the face and cause discoloration. Placing the body supine with the head raised helps prevent blood from pooling in the face, reducing the likelihood of postmortem discoloration.
Choice A is incorrect as it is important to prevent bodily fluids from draining onto the bed.
Choice B is incorrect as the movement of the deceased is not a priority during postmortem care.
Choice D is incorrect as the goal of postmortem care is not to make the deceased appear to be sleeping but to maintain dignity and prevent discoloration.
Question 5 of 5
When the patient says,I can die happily if I can live long enough to see my first grandchild that will be born next month. The nurse assesses that this patient is experiencing Kübler Ross's stage of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: bargaining. In Kübler Ross's stages of grief, bargaining is characterized by the individual making deals or promises in an attempt to postpone or prevent death. In this scenario, the patient expresses a desire to live long enough to see their first grandchild, indicating a sense of bargaining to extend their life for this significant event. The other choices are incorrect because there is no indication of anger, denial, or depression in the patient's statement.