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ATI Fundamentals Retake Focus Areas Exam Questions and Answers
ATI Fundamentals Retake Focus Areas Exam Questions and Answers
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ATI Fundamentals Retake Focus AreasExam Questions and Answers
A nurse is instructing a group of newly licensed nurses about how to know &
what to expect when ethical dilemmas arise. Which of the following
situations should the newly licensed nurses identify as an ethical dilemma?
A. A nurse on a medical-surgical unit demonstrates signs of chemical
impairment.
B. A nurse overhears another nurse telling an older client that if he doesn't
stay in bed, she will have to apply restraints
C. A family has conflicting feelings about the initiation of external tube
feedings for their father who is terminally ill
D. A client who is terminally ill hesitates to name their partner on their
durable power of attorney form - -C. A family has conflicting feelings about
the initiation of external tube feedings for their father who is terminally ill
-Ethical Dilemmas - -are problems that involve more than one choice and
stem from differences in the values and beliefs of the decision makers.
-A problem is an ethical dilemma when: - -- review of scientific data is not
enough to solve it
- involves a conflict between two moral imperatives
- answer will have profound effect on the situation and the client
-Negligence - -careless neglect, often resulting in injury
-A nurse fails to implement safety measures for a clients at risk for falls.
-Professional negligence - -failure of person with professional training to act
in a reasonable and prudent manner
- A nurse administers a large dose of medication due to a calculation error.
The client has a cardiac arrest and dies.
-Planning Care for a Client Who Has a Latex Allergy - --Schedule first on the
morning operating list (OR must be free from powdered latex gloves for at
least 3 hours prior to surgery)
-Synthetic gloves must be used
-Furniture and operating room equipment must be washed down using
synthetic gloves only
-Anything containing late must be removed from the OR
**Keep in mind latex powder residuals must be clear in the OR - so at least 3
hours must past before surgery can occur if the surgery is not scheduled first
on the list**
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