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ATI Nur 237 Fundamentals Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which patient scenario of a surgical patient in pain is most indicative of critical thinking?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking about past effective pain-relief methods individualizes care and involves the patient in decision-making, a key component of critical thinking.
Question 2 of 5
Which nursing diagnosis is written in the correct format when using NANDA-I taxonomy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The diagnosis follows the correct NANDA-I format: Diagnosis (Impaired Skin Integrity), Etiology (physical immobility), Defining characteristics (skin tear over the sacral area).
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is interviewing a client who will undergo diagnostic testing. The nurse should ask about a client's potential allergies during which phase of the nursing process?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The assessment phase involves gathering subjective and objective data about the patient. Asking about allergies is part of the initial health history to ensure safe care planning.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse receives a patient who has been in the intensive care unit for three weeks after a motor vehicle accident. The nurse assesses the patient who reports fatigue. The nurse notes increased heart rate and decreased blood pressure when the patient moves from lying to sitting. When developing the plan of care, what problem label should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The patient exhibits fatigue, increased heart rate, and orthostatic hypotension, indicating reduced ability to tolerate physical activity, making Activity Intolerance the most appropriate diagnosis.
Question 5 of 5
A 65-year-old male patient with hypertension was recently started on a new antihypertensive medication. During the evaluation phase of the nursing process, which action should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The evaluation phase focuses on determining if interventions, such as medications, have achieved the desired outcomes, making blood pressure assessment the priority.