ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care Tenth, North American Edition
Chapter 18 : Implementing Questions
Question 1 of 5
What phrase best describes nurse-initiated interventions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nurse-initiated interventions are best described as nurse-prescribed, as they are independently ordered by nurses based on their scope of practice and patient needs.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following examples of nursing actions involve direct care of the patient? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,F
Rationale: Direct care involves hands-on or face-to-face interaction with the patient. Counseling (
A), massaging (
B), assisting with a living will (
D), and comforting (F) involve direct patient interaction, whereas arranging consultations (
C) and physical therapy (E) are indirect care activities.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse documents the following diagnosis for a hospitalized patient: Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition: More Than Body Requirements. What is the major goal of interventions for a risk diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The major goal for a risk diagnosis is to prevent the problem from occurring by addressing risk factors and implementing preventive measures.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is changing a sterile pressure ulcer dressing based on an established protocol. What does this mean?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An established protocol means written plans specify the nursing activities for the procedure, ensuring standardized and evidence-based practice.
Question 5 of 5
What must occur before physician-initiated interventions can be carried out?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Physician-initiated interventions require a verbal or written order from the physician, as they are prescribed based on medical authority.