MED SURG ATI POST TEST
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
A nurse reviews a client's clinical manifestations to verify that the interventions used
have the desired effect. Which of the following steps of the nursing process is the nurse
carrying out?
A. The planning phase
B. The implementation phase
C. The evaluation phase
D. The assessment phase - ANS >> C
A nurse is presenting a poster on burnout to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of
the following points should the nurse include in their presentation?
A. Lack of sleep is a risk factor for burnout
B. Burnout has similar manifestations in all nurses
C. Burnout is usually recognized within the first few days
D. The nurse should transfer to another unit if they experience burnout - ANS >> A
A nurse observes that a client's family member is becoming upset with a staff member
and is voicing concerns about unsatisfactory nursing care. The nurse should take which
of the following actions to de-escalate the situation between the client and staff?
A. Come back to the client's room later
B. Call the provider to manage the situation
C. Ask the family member to discuss their concerns
D. Tell the family member to leave - ANS >> C
A nurse is planning to integrate a technique from a scholary journal into a client's plan of
care. Which of the following steps of evidence-based practice is the nurse using when
they review the journal article to make sure the client fits the clinical criteria before
applying the techniques?
A. Analyzing the evidence
B. Gathering the best evidence
C. Applying the evidence to clincal practice
D. Assessing the result - ANS >> A
A nurse is discussing evidence-based practice with a newly licensed nurse. Which of
the following statements should the nurse include in the discussion?
,A. "The use of evidence-based practice supports practices based in tradition."
B. "The use of evidence-based practice improves client satisfaction."
C. "The use of evidence-based practice increases overall
D. "The use of evidence-based practice is limited to critical care procedures." - ANS >>
B
A nurse observes a surgeon mark the lower, right abdomen of a client who is about to
undergo an appendectomy. Which of the following National Patient Safety Goals does
the surgeon's action address?
A. Perform preprocedure verification processes
B. Reduce the risk of health care-associated infections
C. Improve the accuracy of client identification
D. Improve communication effectiveness among caregivers - ANS >> A
A nurse is working with a client who has limited income and requires a prescription for a
costly medication. Which of the following factors should the nurse take into
consideration to meet the needs of this client?
A. The client's access to health insurance
B. The client's social support network
C. The client's nutritional status
D. The client's life expectancy - ANS >> A
A nurse is discussing the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) project with
a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following examples should the nurse provide that
addresses quality improvement?
A. A nurse considers the client's cultural background along with their values and beliefs
when developing a plan of care
B. A nurse participates in clinical rounds to ensure continuity of care
C. A nurse is a member of the electric health record task force to update the technology
platform
D. A nurse collects data regarding the handwashing techniques used by members of
the health care team - ANS >> D
An emergency department nurse, who has practiced nursing for 20 years, administers a
treatment that is contrindicated with a client's medications while assisting in a mass-
casualty event. Which of the following factors most likely contributed to the nurse's
incorrect decision?
A. Lack of technology to check the client's medication record
B. The experience level of the nurse
C. Interpretation of the medical order
D. The practice setting - ANS >> D
, A nurse is providing care to a client who is unable to participate in the decision making
process. Which of the following demonstrates how the Patient's Bill of Rights supports a
client-based approach?
A. It provides the client the right to be informed of billing and payment methods
B. It allows a designated surrogate, such as a health care proxy, to make decisions for
them
C. It gives the client the right to consent or decline participation in medical research
D. It provides the client the right to review their medical records and have them
explained or interpreted as needed - ANS >> B
A nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a group of clients. Which of the following
findings indicate a client-centered approach was used when developing the client's plan
of care?
A. Delivery of client education was limited due to language barriers
B. Physical therapy was schedule during the client's prayer hour
C. The nurse spent time sitting with the client who received a terminal diagnosis
D. The nurse transferred the client to another unit before providing a report - ANS >> C
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving treatment for cancer. The client states, "I
don't think I want to treat my cancer anymore." The nurse should make which of the
following statements to validate the client's right of autonomy?
A. "I hope that your family approves of your decision."
B. "I will notify the provider of your decision."
C. "I will make a referral for a mental health consultation."
D. "I would not recommend discontinuing treatment." - ANS >> B
The family of a client who died sues the hospital for wrongful death and names a nurse,
along with several other providers, in the lawsuit. In which of the following
circumstances would the nurse most likely be legally liable?
A. The nurse did not have access to potentially life-saving technology
B. The nurse did not follow the steps of the nursing process
C. The nurse did not perform a self-evaluation after the incident
D. The nurse did not have as many years of experience as the attending physician -
ANS >> B
A nurse is caring for a client who lives alone and is scheduled for a hip arthroplasty.
Which of the following roles should the nurse suggest to the client's interprofessional
collaboration team to aid in postsurgical treatment?
A. The client's choice of a care partner
B. A nurse researcher investigating postoperative infections
C. An anesthesiologist
D. A speech therapist - ANS >> A
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
A nurse reviews a client's clinical manifestations to verify that the interventions used
have the desired effect. Which of the following steps of the nursing process is the nurse
carrying out?
A. The planning phase
B. The implementation phase
C. The evaluation phase
D. The assessment phase - ANS >> C
A nurse is presenting a poster on burnout to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of
the following points should the nurse include in their presentation?
A. Lack of sleep is a risk factor for burnout
B. Burnout has similar manifestations in all nurses
C. Burnout is usually recognized within the first few days
D. The nurse should transfer to another unit if they experience burnout - ANS >> A
A nurse observes that a client's family member is becoming upset with a staff member
and is voicing concerns about unsatisfactory nursing care. The nurse should take which
of the following actions to de-escalate the situation between the client and staff?
A. Come back to the client's room later
B. Call the provider to manage the situation
C. Ask the family member to discuss their concerns
D. Tell the family member to leave - ANS >> C
A nurse is planning to integrate a technique from a scholary journal into a client's plan of
care. Which of the following steps of evidence-based practice is the nurse using when
they review the journal article to make sure the client fits the clinical criteria before
applying the techniques?
A. Analyzing the evidence
B. Gathering the best evidence
C. Applying the evidence to clincal practice
D. Assessing the result - ANS >> A
A nurse is discussing evidence-based practice with a newly licensed nurse. Which of
the following statements should the nurse include in the discussion?
,A. "The use of evidence-based practice supports practices based in tradition."
B. "The use of evidence-based practice improves client satisfaction."
C. "The use of evidence-based practice increases overall
D. "The use of evidence-based practice is limited to critical care procedures." - ANS >>
B
A nurse observes a surgeon mark the lower, right abdomen of a client who is about to
undergo an appendectomy. Which of the following National Patient Safety Goals does
the surgeon's action address?
A. Perform preprocedure verification processes
B. Reduce the risk of health care-associated infections
C. Improve the accuracy of client identification
D. Improve communication effectiveness among caregivers - ANS >> A
A nurse is working with a client who has limited income and requires a prescription for a
costly medication. Which of the following factors should the nurse take into
consideration to meet the needs of this client?
A. The client's access to health insurance
B. The client's social support network
C. The client's nutritional status
D. The client's life expectancy - ANS >> A
A nurse is discussing the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) project with
a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following examples should the nurse provide that
addresses quality improvement?
A. A nurse considers the client's cultural background along with their values and beliefs
when developing a plan of care
B. A nurse participates in clinical rounds to ensure continuity of care
C. A nurse is a member of the electric health record task force to update the technology
platform
D. A nurse collects data regarding the handwashing techniques used by members of
the health care team - ANS >> D
An emergency department nurse, who has practiced nursing for 20 years, administers a
treatment that is contrindicated with a client's medications while assisting in a mass-
casualty event. Which of the following factors most likely contributed to the nurse's
incorrect decision?
A. Lack of technology to check the client's medication record
B. The experience level of the nurse
C. Interpretation of the medical order
D. The practice setting - ANS >> D
, A nurse is providing care to a client who is unable to participate in the decision making
process. Which of the following demonstrates how the Patient's Bill of Rights supports a
client-based approach?
A. It provides the client the right to be informed of billing and payment methods
B. It allows a designated surrogate, such as a health care proxy, to make decisions for
them
C. It gives the client the right to consent or decline participation in medical research
D. It provides the client the right to review their medical records and have them
explained or interpreted as needed - ANS >> B
A nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a group of clients. Which of the following
findings indicate a client-centered approach was used when developing the client's plan
of care?
A. Delivery of client education was limited due to language barriers
B. Physical therapy was schedule during the client's prayer hour
C. The nurse spent time sitting with the client who received a terminal diagnosis
D. The nurse transferred the client to another unit before providing a report - ANS >> C
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving treatment for cancer. The client states, "I
don't think I want to treat my cancer anymore." The nurse should make which of the
following statements to validate the client's right of autonomy?
A. "I hope that your family approves of your decision."
B. "I will notify the provider of your decision."
C. "I will make a referral for a mental health consultation."
D. "I would not recommend discontinuing treatment." - ANS >> B
The family of a client who died sues the hospital for wrongful death and names a nurse,
along with several other providers, in the lawsuit. In which of the following
circumstances would the nurse most likely be legally liable?
A. The nurse did not have access to potentially life-saving technology
B. The nurse did not follow the steps of the nursing process
C. The nurse did not perform a self-evaluation after the incident
D. The nurse did not have as many years of experience as the attending physician -
ANS >> B
A nurse is caring for a client who lives alone and is scheduled for a hip arthroplasty.
Which of the following roles should the nurse suggest to the client's interprofessional
collaboration team to aid in postsurgical treatment?
A. The client's choice of a care partner
B. A nurse researcher investigating postoperative infections
C. An anesthesiologist
D. A speech therapist - ANS >> A
