ATI Fundamentals Content Mastery Series Exam 1 2026 |
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1. A nurse is volunteering at a free local clinic. The nurse is working here to
ensure equal access to care for all clients, which ethical principle is being
demonstrated? Answers:
Fidelity
Injustice
Veracity
Justice
2. In a scenario where a hospital has limited resources for kidney transplants,
how should the principle of justice guide the decision-making process?
The principle of justice suggests that only the most urgent cases
should be considered for transplantation.
The principle of justice should guide the decision-making process
by ensuring that all eligible patients are evaluated based on the
same criteria without bias.
The principle of justice permits favoritism towards patients with better
social connections.
The principle of justice allows the hospital to prioritize patients based
on their ability to pay.
3. Which ethical principle involves acting in the best interest of the patient?
Autonomy
Beneficence
, Fidelity
Justice
4. Which of the following statements made by a client should indicate to the
nurse an understanding of advance directives?
"I'd rather have my brother make decisions for me, but I know it has to
be my life."
"I will get my regular doctor to approve my plan before I hand it in at
the hospital."
"I plan to write that I don't want them to keep me on a breathing
machine."
"I know they won't go ahead with the surgery unless I prepare these
forms."
5. Describe the significance of a patient's statement about not wanting to be
kept on a breathing machine in the context of advance directives.
It indicates the patient is unaware of their medical options.
It shows the patient is confused about their treatment plan.
It suggests the patient is seeking more medical interventions.
It reflects the patient's autonomy and preferences for end-of-life
care.
6. A nurse has a client who decides they no longer want to have a surgery
despite significant blockages of arteries. The nurse knows that this is the
client's choice of which of the following principles
autonomy
justice
fidelity
, nonmaleficence
7. If a nursing assistant threatens a patient verbally, what should the nurse do to
address the situation appropriately?
Report the incident to the appropriate supervisory personnel.
Document the incident but take no further action.
Ignore the threat if the patient seems unaffected.
Confront the nursing assistant directly in front of the patient.
8. Which two health care financing mechanisms are federally funded programs
that provide coverage for specific populations?
Medicare, Medicaid
PPO, EPO
EPO, Long-term care insurance
Long-term care insurance, PPO
9. Which is an example of tertiary care?
The patient is seen at an urgent care clinic to treat a badly sprained
wrist.
The patient has annual mammograms to screen for breast cancer.
The patient is treated in the intensive care unit following a gunshot
injury
The patient sees the podiatrist monthly to prevent diabetic foot ulcers.
10. Describe the legal implications of assault in the context of nursing practice.
Assault involves threatening a client, which can lead to legal
consequences for the healthcare provider.
Verified Q&A | Pass Guarantee
1. A nurse is volunteering at a free local clinic. The nurse is working here to
ensure equal access to care for all clients, which ethical principle is being
demonstrated? Answers:
Fidelity
Injustice
Veracity
Justice
2. In a scenario where a hospital has limited resources for kidney transplants,
how should the principle of justice guide the decision-making process?
The principle of justice suggests that only the most urgent cases
should be considered for transplantation.
The principle of justice should guide the decision-making process
by ensuring that all eligible patients are evaluated based on the
same criteria without bias.
The principle of justice permits favoritism towards patients with better
social connections.
The principle of justice allows the hospital to prioritize patients based
on their ability to pay.
3. Which ethical principle involves acting in the best interest of the patient?
Autonomy
Beneficence
, Fidelity
Justice
4. Which of the following statements made by a client should indicate to the
nurse an understanding of advance directives?
"I'd rather have my brother make decisions for me, but I know it has to
be my life."
"I will get my regular doctor to approve my plan before I hand it in at
the hospital."
"I plan to write that I don't want them to keep me on a breathing
machine."
"I know they won't go ahead with the surgery unless I prepare these
forms."
5. Describe the significance of a patient's statement about not wanting to be
kept on a breathing machine in the context of advance directives.
It indicates the patient is unaware of their medical options.
It shows the patient is confused about their treatment plan.
It suggests the patient is seeking more medical interventions.
It reflects the patient's autonomy and preferences for end-of-life
care.
6. A nurse has a client who decides they no longer want to have a surgery
despite significant blockages of arteries. The nurse knows that this is the
client's choice of which of the following principles
autonomy
justice
fidelity
, nonmaleficence
7. If a nursing assistant threatens a patient verbally, what should the nurse do to
address the situation appropriately?
Report the incident to the appropriate supervisory personnel.
Document the incident but take no further action.
Ignore the threat if the patient seems unaffected.
Confront the nursing assistant directly in front of the patient.
8. Which two health care financing mechanisms are federally funded programs
that provide coverage for specific populations?
Medicare, Medicaid
PPO, EPO
EPO, Long-term care insurance
Long-term care insurance, PPO
9. Which is an example of tertiary care?
The patient is seen at an urgent care clinic to treat a badly sprained
wrist.
The patient has annual mammograms to screen for breast cancer.
The patient is treated in the intensive care unit following a gunshot
injury
The patient sees the podiatrist monthly to prevent diabetic foot ulcers.
10. Describe the legal implications of assault in the context of nursing practice.
Assault involves threatening a client, which can lead to legal
consequences for the healthcare provider.
