ATI RN
ATI Pediatric Nursing n100 Exam Questions
Extract:
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Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is/are nurses' obligation(s) when confronted with an ethical dilemma? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Nurses must support clients and families, adhere to hospital policies, and prioritize client well-being, addressing ethical dilemmas within their scope.
Extract:
A client whose cancer is very advanced.
Question 2 of 5
A client, whose cancer is very advanced, has decided not to have surgery or chemotherapy. The nurse believes that, as a rule, everything possible should be done to preserve life. However, once the client has decided, the nurse supports the decision. Which ethical principle provides the best basis for the nurse's actions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Respect for autonomy prioritizes the client's right to make their own healthcare decisions, even if they conflict with the nurse's beliefs.
Extract:
A client receiving pain reassessment after repositioning and analgesic administration.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse verbally contracts with a client to reassess their pain level after repositioning and an analgesic is given. The nurse returns within 60 minutes to evaluate effectiveness of the interventions. What ethical principle does this represent?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fidelity involves keeping promises, as the nurse honors the commitment to reassess pain within the agreed time frame.
Extract:
A client who has a history of constipation.
Question 4 of 5
A client who has a history of constipation asks the nurse how to prevent straining during defecation. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increasing intake of fruits and vegetables provides dietary fiber, which adds bulk to stool and facilitates easier defecation.
Extract:
A client who is one day post op after having abdominal surgery.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is one day post op after having abdominal surgery. While auscultating bowel sounds for a full one minute, the nurse hears 3 bowel sounds. The nurse would chart this as bowel sounds.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypoactive bowel sounds, less than 5 per minute, are common post-surgery due to anesthesia and opioid effects.