ATI comprehensive nclex-pn questions and complete answers

a nurse reinforces teaching to a client about end-of-life decisions. which information about advance directives is correct? a. informed consent should be verified b. a health care proxy can be designated c. specific dietary restrictions are identified d. legal counsel is needed to make decisions correct answers b. a health care proxy can be designated a client who has a terminal illness decides to discontinue treatment. what is the appropriate response from the nurse? a. why is you giving up? b. tells me about your decision c. what does your family want? d. you have other available options correct answers b. tell me about your decision a nurse recognizes an increase in client falls in a long-term care facility. which step should the nurse use to begin to quality improvement process? a. collect data b. identifies causes c. initiates corrective action d. analyzes possible solutions correct answers a. collect data a student nurse provides care to an 18yo client. which action maintains confidentiality? a. takes a picture of clients wound to use for classroom discussion b. prints a copy of the client’s medical record for educational purposes c. encourages a parent to be present during physical exam of client d. discloses client status over the phone when caller provides correct code correct answers d. discloses client status over the phone when caller provides correct code a LPN provides care to a group of clients. which client should be reassigned to the RN? client who has: a. a ng tube and pH of the gastric aspirate is 3 b. asthma and prescribed oxygen via nonrebreather mask c. diabetes mellitus and a blood glucose level of 160mg/dL d. a stage 3 pressure ulcer and requires a sterile dressing change correct answers b. asthma and prescribed oxygen via nonrebreather mask a nurse provides care for a client who has depression and anorexia. which actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply) a. weigh client daily b. monitor eating patterns c. encourage client to sit with family while eating d. offers small portions of high-calorie foods frequently e. includes client preferences when developing eating plan correct answers b. monitor eating patterns c. encourage client to sit with family while eating d. offers small portions of high-calorie foods frequently include client preferences when developing eating plan a client who practices Judaism reports a disruption in sleep patterns following the death of a loved one. the nurse should recommend which intervention to promote spiritual health? a. delay discussion of recent loss b. limit family visitation to brief times c. encourages the client to spend time alone d. offer to contact the client's personal rabbi correct answers d. offer to contact the client's personal rabbi a nurse reinforces teaching regarding the benefits of a bereavement support group for a client who has experienced the death of a spouse. which benefits should the nurse include? (Select all that apply) a. provides mutual support b. offers networking resources c. decreases feelings of isolation d. integrates role-playing to act out emotions e. allows an opportunity to meet a new companion correct answers a. provides mutual support b. offers networking resources c. decreases feelings of isolation