ATI CRITICAL THINKING LATEST EXAM 2024/2025
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS/ ALREADY
GRADED A++
A nurse is providing care for a surgeon on a medical - surgical unit. A nurse
from another unit asks the nurse about the surgeon's medical diagnosis.
The nurse responds that he is unable to provide the information requested.
The nurse is displaying which of the following ethical principles?
Utility
Paternalism
Justice
Non-maleficence - ANSWER Non-maleficence
A nurse is Obligated to protect the clients confidential information a breach
of confidentiality can place the client at risk of harm non-maleficence is the
ethical duty to prevent harm to the client.
Utility is the ethical principle that the good of many people outweighs the
good of one person.
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who states , " I am afraid that I
may fall while walking to the bathroom during the night . " Which of the
following actions should the nurse take ?
Limit the client's fluid intake in the evening .
Obtain a bedside commode for the client's use .
Leave a nightlight on in the client's room .
Put the side rails up and tell the client to call the nurse before voiding . -
ANSWER Leave a nightlight on in the client's room .
This is an appropriate action for keeping the client safe night vision may be
impaired an older adult client's if the client awakens in the night a night light
may help the client to recognize the surroundings decreasing the likelihood
of disorientation it will also help to decrease the possibility of a fall on the
way to the bathroom because the path will be illuminated And the client will
be less likely to trip over objects in the room
,A nurse on a long - term care unit is creating a plan of care for a client who
has Alzheimer's disease . Which of the following interventions should the
nurse include in the plan ?
Rotate assignment of daily caregivers .
Provide an activity schedule that changes from day to day .
Limit time for the client to perform activities .
Talk the client through tasks one step at a time . - ANSWER Talk the client
through tasks one step at a time .
Plan accordingly to ensure there is adequate time for the client to complete
tasks talking client through tasks one step at a time this will minimize
confusion and promote independence which would decrease the clients
anxiety level
A nurse is caring for a client who is dying . The client says , " My mother
died in the hospital , but I did not get there before she died . " Which of the
following statements should the nurse make ?
" We will call your family in time for them to get here . "
" I wonder if you are fearful of dying alone . "
" I will make sure a staff member is in your room at all times .
" I will tell your family of your concern so that they can be here . " -
ANSWER " I wonder if you are fearful of dying alone . "
The nurse is verbalizing the clients implied concerns and seeks to validate
if this is the clients concern.
The other options either dismiss or assume the clients concerns.
Informing family of patient's concern may violate patient confidentiality
Do not give false reassurance.
A charge nurse has access to the facility's electronic client records . It is
appropriate for the charge nurse to share her personal password with
whom ?
The nurse manager
No one
A nursing student who is completing a preceptorship on the unit
The unit clerk - ANSWER No one
,Computer passwords cannot be shared with others for any reason . every
employee authorized to have access to the database will have a personal
password
A nurse is reviewing information about the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act ( HIPAA ) with a newly licensed nurse . Which of the
following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates a need for
further teaching ?
" Information about a client can be disclosed to family members at any time
."
" HIPAA established regulations of individually identifiable health
information in verbal , electronic , or written form . "
" A client's address would be an example of personally identifiable
information . "
" HIPAA is a federal law , not a state law . " - ANSWER " Information about
a client can be disclosed to family members at any time . "
The statement reflects a need for further teaching privacy relates to the
clients rights over the use and disclosure of his or her own personal health
information even with family
A client becomes very dejected and states , " No one really cares what
happens to me . Life isn't worth living anymore . " Which of the following
responses should the nurse make ?
" Of course people care . Your family comes to visit every day . "
" Why do you feel that way ?
" Tell me who you think doesn't care about you .
" I care about you , and I am concerned that you feel so sad . " - ANSWER
" I care about you , and I am concerned that you feel so sad . "
This is an open ended therapeutic statement that focuses on the clients
feelings shows empathy and allows for further exploration of the clients
belief that life is not worth living in order to keep the client safe from suicidal
thoughts.
Simply asking why do you feel that way minimizes clients feelings and is
non-therapeutic
, A nurse is caring for several clients . For which of the following situations
should the nurse complete an incident report ?
The nurse identifies a broken piece of equipment .
A staff member does not show up to work her assigned shift .
A client discovers that his dentures are missing .
The nurse has a disagreement with the nursing supervisor about
inadequate staffing . - ANSWER A client discovers that his dentures are
missing .
The situation represents a variation from the normal standard of care a
change in the clients plan of care may be necessary if the client has
difficulty eating or speaking without the dentures in addition the facility may
be liable for replacing the missing dentures.
If a nurse identifies a broken piece of equipment issue should be resolved
by removing the equipment from the client care area and placing a work
order for its repair
A nurse is preparing an educational program for a group of newly licensed
nurses about client confidentiality. The nurse should explain that nurses
may share a client's protected health information with which of the following
groups ?
The client's immediate family members
Clergy affiliated with the facility
The facility's administrators
Health care team members caring for the client - ANSWER Health care
team members caring for the client
To coordinate safe and effective care the nurse make sure details of a
clients health status and treatment plan with others who are responsible for
delivering client care HIPAA allow sharing of information necessary for
treating clients only
What are the seven priority-setting frameworks? - ANSWER Maslow's
hierachy of needs
Nursing process
ABC (airway, breathing, circulation)
Safety and risk reduction
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS/ ALREADY
GRADED A++
A nurse is providing care for a surgeon on a medical - surgical unit. A nurse
from another unit asks the nurse about the surgeon's medical diagnosis.
The nurse responds that he is unable to provide the information requested.
The nurse is displaying which of the following ethical principles?
Utility
Paternalism
Justice
Non-maleficence - ANSWER Non-maleficence
A nurse is Obligated to protect the clients confidential information a breach
of confidentiality can place the client at risk of harm non-maleficence is the
ethical duty to prevent harm to the client.
Utility is the ethical principle that the good of many people outweighs the
good of one person.
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who states , " I am afraid that I
may fall while walking to the bathroom during the night . " Which of the
following actions should the nurse take ?
Limit the client's fluid intake in the evening .
Obtain a bedside commode for the client's use .
Leave a nightlight on in the client's room .
Put the side rails up and tell the client to call the nurse before voiding . -
ANSWER Leave a nightlight on in the client's room .
This is an appropriate action for keeping the client safe night vision may be
impaired an older adult client's if the client awakens in the night a night light
may help the client to recognize the surroundings decreasing the likelihood
of disorientation it will also help to decrease the possibility of a fall on the
way to the bathroom because the path will be illuminated And the client will
be less likely to trip over objects in the room
,A nurse on a long - term care unit is creating a plan of care for a client who
has Alzheimer's disease . Which of the following interventions should the
nurse include in the plan ?
Rotate assignment of daily caregivers .
Provide an activity schedule that changes from day to day .
Limit time for the client to perform activities .
Talk the client through tasks one step at a time . - ANSWER Talk the client
through tasks one step at a time .
Plan accordingly to ensure there is adequate time for the client to complete
tasks talking client through tasks one step at a time this will minimize
confusion and promote independence which would decrease the clients
anxiety level
A nurse is caring for a client who is dying . The client says , " My mother
died in the hospital , but I did not get there before she died . " Which of the
following statements should the nurse make ?
" We will call your family in time for them to get here . "
" I wonder if you are fearful of dying alone . "
" I will make sure a staff member is in your room at all times .
" I will tell your family of your concern so that they can be here . " -
ANSWER " I wonder if you are fearful of dying alone . "
The nurse is verbalizing the clients implied concerns and seeks to validate
if this is the clients concern.
The other options either dismiss or assume the clients concerns.
Informing family of patient's concern may violate patient confidentiality
Do not give false reassurance.
A charge nurse has access to the facility's electronic client records . It is
appropriate for the charge nurse to share her personal password with
whom ?
The nurse manager
No one
A nursing student who is completing a preceptorship on the unit
The unit clerk - ANSWER No one
,Computer passwords cannot be shared with others for any reason . every
employee authorized to have access to the database will have a personal
password
A nurse is reviewing information about the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act ( HIPAA ) with a newly licensed nurse . Which of the
following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates a need for
further teaching ?
" Information about a client can be disclosed to family members at any time
."
" HIPAA established regulations of individually identifiable health
information in verbal , electronic , or written form . "
" A client's address would be an example of personally identifiable
information . "
" HIPAA is a federal law , not a state law . " - ANSWER " Information about
a client can be disclosed to family members at any time . "
The statement reflects a need for further teaching privacy relates to the
clients rights over the use and disclosure of his or her own personal health
information even with family
A client becomes very dejected and states , " No one really cares what
happens to me . Life isn't worth living anymore . " Which of the following
responses should the nurse make ?
" Of course people care . Your family comes to visit every day . "
" Why do you feel that way ?
" Tell me who you think doesn't care about you .
" I care about you , and I am concerned that you feel so sad . " - ANSWER
" I care about you , and I am concerned that you feel so sad . "
This is an open ended therapeutic statement that focuses on the clients
feelings shows empathy and allows for further exploration of the clients
belief that life is not worth living in order to keep the client safe from suicidal
thoughts.
Simply asking why do you feel that way minimizes clients feelings and is
non-therapeutic
, A nurse is caring for several clients . For which of the following situations
should the nurse complete an incident report ?
The nurse identifies a broken piece of equipment .
A staff member does not show up to work her assigned shift .
A client discovers that his dentures are missing .
The nurse has a disagreement with the nursing supervisor about
inadequate staffing . - ANSWER A client discovers that his dentures are
missing .
The situation represents a variation from the normal standard of care a
change in the clients plan of care may be necessary if the client has
difficulty eating or speaking without the dentures in addition the facility may
be liable for replacing the missing dentures.
If a nurse identifies a broken piece of equipment issue should be resolved
by removing the equipment from the client care area and placing a work
order for its repair
A nurse is preparing an educational program for a group of newly licensed
nurses about client confidentiality. The nurse should explain that nurses
may share a client's protected health information with which of the following
groups ?
The client's immediate family members
Clergy affiliated with the facility
The facility's administrators
Health care team members caring for the client - ANSWER Health care
team members caring for the client
To coordinate safe and effective care the nurse make sure details of a
clients health status and treatment plan with others who are responsible for
delivering client care HIPAA allow sharing of information necessary for
treating clients only
What are the seven priority-setting frameworks? - ANSWER Maslow's
hierachy of needs
Nursing process
ABC (airway, breathing, circulation)
Safety and risk reduction
