ATI Fundamentals Of Nursing

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ATI Fundamentals Of Nursing - Quiz

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  • 1. 

    An acute illness is:

    • A.

      Less than 2 weeks

    • B.

      Less than one month

    • C.

      Less than three months

    • D.

      Less than six months

    Correct Answer
    D. Less than six months
    Explanation
    A chronic illness is more than six months

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  • 2. 

    Who defines health as "A state of complete physical, menatl, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease of infirmity."

    • A.

      W.H.O.

    • B.

      A.N.A.

    Correct Answer
    A. W.H.O.
    Explanation
    The World Health Organization (W.H.O.) defines health as "A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." This definition emphasizes that health is not just the absence of illness, but also includes the overall well-being of an individual, encompassing their physical, mental, and social aspects. W.H.O. is a global organization that is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, setting health norms and standards, and coordinating international health responses. Therefore, it is the W.H.O. that defines health in this comprehensive manner.

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  • 3. 

    Which of the following is a complete wellness diagnoses?

    • A.

      Readiness for spiritual well-being

    • B.

      Readiness for enhanced family coping

    • C.

      Possible social isolation

    • D.

      Risk for powerlessness

    Correct Answer
    B. Readiness for enhanced family coping
    Explanation
    NANDA states that wellness diagnoses are one-part statements that begin with "Readiness for enhanced..."

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  • 4. 

    This is a diagnosis that is associated with a cluster of other diagnoses

    • A.

      Actual Diagnosis

    • B.

      Possible nursing diagnosis

    • C.

      Risk nursing diagnosis

    • D.

      Syndrome diagnosis

    Correct Answer
    D. Syndrome diagnosis
    Explanation
    Examples of syndrome diagnosis are: Risk for disuse syndrome, Impaired physical mobility, Risk for impaired tissue integrity,

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  • 5. 

    Which of the following is a correct PES formated diagnostic statement?

    • A.

      Noncompliance (Diabetic Diet) related to unresolved anger about diagnosis as manifested by weight gain of 5 kg

    • B.

      Noncompliance (Diabetic Diet) related to denial of having disease

    • C.

      Noncompliance (Diabetic Diet) due to unresolved anger about diagnosis as manifested by weight gain of 5 kg

    • D.

      Situational Low self esteem r/t feelings of rejection by husband

    Correct Answer
    A. Noncompliance (Diabetic Diet) related to unresolved anger about diagnosis as manifested by weight gain of 5 kg
    Explanation
    PES format has three components
    1. Problem (P) "related to) 2. Etiology (E) "As Manifested by" 3. Signs and Symptoms

    B) This is a basic two-part statement
    C) This is correct except that it uses "due to" not "realted to" due to implies that one part causes or is responsible for the other part
    D) This is a complete two part statement

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  • 6. 

    Which diagnostic statement(s) consist of a NANDA label only?

    • A.

      Possible nursing diagnosis

    • B.

      Syndrome diagnosis

    • C.

      Risk nursing diagnosis

    • D.

      Wellness diagnosis

    Correct Answer(s)
    B. Syndrome diagnosis
    D. Wellness diagnosis
    Explanation
    Wellness diagnosis may also include a descriptor in parenthesis i.e. (low-fat diet)

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  • 7. 

    Which of the following are correct nursing diagnosis?

    • A.

      Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity related to decreased peripheral circulation secondary to diabetes

    • B.

      Impaired skin integrity related to improper positioning

    • C.

      Impaired skin integrity related to ulceration of sacral area

    • D.

      Risk for Ineffective Airway Clearance related to emphysema

    • E.

      Impaired Oral Mucous Membrane related to decreased salivation secondary to radiation of neck

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity related to decreased peripHeral circulation secondary to diabetes
    E. Impaired Oral Mucous Membrane related to decreased salivation secondary to radiation of neck
    Explanation
    B) incorrect because this implies legal liability on the HCP, instead word it as "Impaired skin integrity related to immobility"
    C) this is incorrect because both parts say the same thing
    D) this is incorrect because it uses medical terminology, not nursing terminology, instead word it as "Risk for Ineffective Airway Clearance related to accumulation of secretions in lungs"
    E) this is correct because it is specific and precise

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