ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nur214 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Who is recognized as the "mother of psychiatric nursing"?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hildegard Peplau is recognized as the "mother of psychiatric nursing" for her contributions to psychiatric nursing through the Interpersonal Relations paradigm.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse reviews morning lab results on his patients. Based on these lab results which patient should the nurse see first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A potassium level of 6.4 mmol/K is above the normal range and can lead to life-threatening heart rhythms, requiring immediate attention.
Question 3 of 5
A nursing educator is utilizing case studies from one demographic to instruct a different demographic on ethical decision-making. Which ethical system does this approach exemplify?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Casuistry is a case-based method of reasoning, using general principles to reason analogically from clear-cut cases to complex cases.
Question 4 of 5
A patient has been discharged home following a hospital stay for a hip fracture sustained in a fall. The provider has ordered physical therapy to help the patient regain strength and flexibility. To which tertiary service is the patient likely to be referred?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Home health care is the most appropriate service for a patient who has been discharged home and needs physical therapy. Home health care can provide a range of services, including physical therapy, in the patient's home.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is an example of passive health promotion strategies?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The addition of folic acid to cereals is a passive health promotion strategy. Passive strategies are those in which individuals gain from the activities of others without acting themselves.