ATI Fundamentals Focused Review
Questions
A nurse is using an interpreter to communicate with a client. Which of the following are
appropriate when communicating with a client and his family - answersAsking the family
one question at a time will promote effective communication between the family and the
nurse/interpreter.
Using lay terms will promote effective communication between the family and the
nurse / interpreter.
Not interrupting will promote effective communication between the family and the
nurse/interpreter.
A nurse is caring for a client who shares the same religious background. The nurse
should recognize that - answersThe same religious beliefs may influence individuals
differently
A nurse is caring for a client who is crying while reading from his devotional book.
Which of the following interventions is appropriate for the nurse to take? -
answersProvide quiet times for these moments
A nurse is planning care for a client who is a devout muslim and is 3 days post
operative following a hip arthroplasty. The client is scheduled for two physical therapy
sessions today. Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates culturally
appropriate care to the muslim client? - answers"I will discuss the daily schedule with
the client to make sure the client will have time for prayer"
A nurse is caring for a client who is a Jehovah's witness and is scheduled for surgery as
a result of a motor vehicle crash. The surgeon tells the client that a blood transfusion is
essential. The client tells the nurse that based on his religious values and mandates, he
cannot receive a blood transfusion. Which of the following by the nurse is appropriate -
answers"Let's discuss the necessity for a blood transfusion with your religious and
spiritual leaders and come to a reasonable solution"
, examples of subculture that can exist within a culture - answersAge, gender, sexual
orientation, marital status, family structure, income, education level, religious views, life
experiences
Nursing process - answersAssessment --> analysis/diagnosis --> planning -->
implementation/nursing intervention --> evaluation
autonomy - answersright to make one's own personal decisions, even when those
decisions may not be in that person's own best interest
beneficence - answerspositive actions to help others
fidelity - answersagreement to keep promises
justice - answersfairness in care delivery and use of resources
non-maleficence - answersavoidance of harm or injury
advocacy - answerssupport of client's health, safety, and personal rights
responsibility - answerswillingness to respect obligations and follow through on
promises
accountability - answersability to answer for one's own actions
confidentiality - answersprotection of privacy without diminishing access to high quality
care
A nurse is caring for a client who decides not to have surgery despite significant
blockages in his coronary arteries. The nurse understands that this client's choice is an
example of which of the following ethical principles - answersAutonomy
A nurse offers pain medication to a client who is post operative prior to ambulation. The
nurse understands that this aspect of care delivery is an example of which ethical
principle - answersbeneficence
A nurse is instructing a group of nursing students about the responsibilities involved with
organ donation and procurement. When the nurse explains that all clients waiting for a
kidney transplant have to meet the same qualifications, the students should understand
that this aspect of care delivery is an example of which ethical principle - answersjustice
A nurse questions a medication pescription as too extreme in light of the client's
advanced age and unstable status. The nurse understands that this action is an
example of which ethical principle - answersnonmaleficence
Questions
A nurse is using an interpreter to communicate with a client. Which of the following are
appropriate when communicating with a client and his family - answersAsking the family
one question at a time will promote effective communication between the family and the
nurse/interpreter.
Using lay terms will promote effective communication between the family and the
nurse / interpreter.
Not interrupting will promote effective communication between the family and the
nurse/interpreter.
A nurse is caring for a client who shares the same religious background. The nurse
should recognize that - answersThe same religious beliefs may influence individuals
differently
A nurse is caring for a client who is crying while reading from his devotional book.
Which of the following interventions is appropriate for the nurse to take? -
answersProvide quiet times for these moments
A nurse is planning care for a client who is a devout muslim and is 3 days post
operative following a hip arthroplasty. The client is scheduled for two physical therapy
sessions today. Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates culturally
appropriate care to the muslim client? - answers"I will discuss the daily schedule with
the client to make sure the client will have time for prayer"
A nurse is caring for a client who is a Jehovah's witness and is scheduled for surgery as
a result of a motor vehicle crash. The surgeon tells the client that a blood transfusion is
essential. The client tells the nurse that based on his religious values and mandates, he
cannot receive a blood transfusion. Which of the following by the nurse is appropriate -
answers"Let's discuss the necessity for a blood transfusion with your religious and
spiritual leaders and come to a reasonable solution"
, examples of subculture that can exist within a culture - answersAge, gender, sexual
orientation, marital status, family structure, income, education level, religious views, life
experiences
Nursing process - answersAssessment --> analysis/diagnosis --> planning -->
implementation/nursing intervention --> evaluation
autonomy - answersright to make one's own personal decisions, even when those
decisions may not be in that person's own best interest
beneficence - answerspositive actions to help others
fidelity - answersagreement to keep promises
justice - answersfairness in care delivery and use of resources
non-maleficence - answersavoidance of harm or injury
advocacy - answerssupport of client's health, safety, and personal rights
responsibility - answerswillingness to respect obligations and follow through on
promises
accountability - answersability to answer for one's own actions
confidentiality - answersprotection of privacy without diminishing access to high quality
care
A nurse is caring for a client who decides not to have surgery despite significant
blockages in his coronary arteries. The nurse understands that this client's choice is an
example of which of the following ethical principles - answersAutonomy
A nurse offers pain medication to a client who is post operative prior to ambulation. The
nurse understands that this aspect of care delivery is an example of which ethical
principle - answersbeneficence
A nurse is instructing a group of nursing students about the responsibilities involved with
organ donation and procurement. When the nurse explains that all clients waiting for a
kidney transplant have to meet the same qualifications, the students should understand
that this aspect of care delivery is an example of which ethical principle - answersjustice
A nurse questions a medication pescription as too extreme in light of the client's
advanced age and unstable status. The nurse understands that this action is an
example of which ethical principle - answersnonmaleficence
