ATI End of Life Care Post Quiz
a nurse is discussing culturally competent care with another nurse. which of the following information should the nurse include?
it is culturally insensitive to talk about impending death in some cultures
a nurse is caring for a client who is actively dying. the client's caregiver state they are interested in donating the client's organs. which of the following actions should the nurse take?
make a referral to an organ procurement organization
a nurse is caring for a client who is actively dying and notes the client's feet are purple and marbled. which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
mottling is visible on the client's leg
a nurse is discussing hospice care services with the caregiver of a client who is terminally ill. which of the following information should the nurse include?
nursing support will be provided in meeting the client's daily needs, including administration of medications
a nurse is discussing the benefits of palliative care with a newly licensed nurse. which of the following information should the nurse include?
palliative care improves the client's quality of life
a nurse is discussing palliative care with a client who has colon cancer. which of the following information should the nurse include?
palliative care uses a holistic approach
a nurse is grieving following the death of a client who has a terminal illness and is having difficulty sleeping and concentrating. which of the following actions should the nurse take?
participate in an exercise program
a nurse is discussing the concept of spirituality with a newly licensed nurse. which of the following information should the nurse include?
spirituality focuses on the significance and purpose of life
a nurse is planning care for a client who is terminally ill and speaks a different language than the nurse. which of the following actions should the nurse take?
use the health care facility's interpreter services
a nurse is providing postmortem care for a client. which of the following actions should the nurse take?
-document where the body is being moved -include the name of anyone notified in the medical record -document the date and time of death -ensure the client's belongings are accounted for
a nurse is caring for a client who is actively dying. the client's caregiver asks the nurse about the client's noisy respirations. which of the following information should the nurse include?
-they can be an indication of approaching death -turning the client's head to the side can assist with drainage -medications can be administered to help dry up the secretions -the client is unable to clear the secretions themselves
a nurse is caring for a client who is nearing the end of life. which of the following responses by the nurse supports the client's dignity?
-what would you like to know about your medications -what can i do to help you feel more independent
a nurse is teaching a client about hospice care. which of the following information should the nurse include?
-you must have a terminal illness -you accept palliative care for comfort -the health care provider musc officially state you are terminally ill
a nurse is caring for a client who is actively dying. which of the following actions should the nurse take for alteration in breathing pattern?
educate the family about the expected respiratory changes
a hospice nurse is caring for a client who is hallucinating and talking to someone who is not there. which of the following actions should the nurse take?
ensure the client safety and prevent injury
a nurse is caring for a client who is actively dying and is discussing pain management with the client's caregiver. which of the following information should the nurse include?
a combination of approaches is suggested to manage pain symptoms
a nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness and reports feeling isolated from family and friends. which of the following actions should the nurse take?
assist in scheduling friends and family to visit
a nurse is reviewing hospice care services with a group of newly hired nurses. which of the following information should the nurse include?
hospice care is an interdisciplinary team effort
a nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness and states that they want to experience a "good death" which of the following actions should the nurse take?
determine the client's definition of a "good death"