ATI RN
Cultural Diversity and Competence in Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is found to be negligent. Because of the doctrine of respondeat superior, who is responsible for the negligence?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: The nurse's employer. The doctrine of respondeat superior holds that an employer is vicariously liable for the negligent actions of an employee that occur within the scope of employment. In this case, the nurse's negligence would fall under the employer's responsibility. The institution's administrator (A) may have oversight but is not directly responsible for the nurse's actions. The nurse's immediate supervisor (B) may have some accountability for supervision but is not ultimately responsible. The nurse (D) may have committed the negligence, but under respondeat superior, the employer is held accountable.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse believes additional funding is necessary to support a home-delivered meal program for the elderly. Which of the following would be the best way to share these ideas with a legislator?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Schedule a face-to-face visit. This option allows for direct communication, personalized interaction, and the opportunity to build rapport with the legislator. It also provides a platform for in-depth discussion and the chance to address any questions or concerns immediately. Face-to-face meetings are more engaging and impactful compared to email, formal letter, or town hall meeting, which may not provide the same level of attention or personalized connection.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is writing to a legislator to advocate for funds to support advanced practice nursing education. Which of the following considerations should be made by the nurse? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because identifying oneself as a nurse adds credibility and expertise to the advocacy letter, making the legislator more likely to consider the request seriously. This establishes the nurse's qualifications and firsthand experience in the field, emphasizing the importance of their perspective in advocating for advanced practice nursing education funding. Choice A is incorrect as limiting the letter to one page may restrict the nurse's ability to provide sufficient information and context to support their request effectively. Choice D is incorrect because providing only factual information may not fully convey the personal impact and passion behind the advocacy effort, potentially making the letter less persuasive.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse carefully taught a patient from a different culture how much medication to take, but the patient was hospitalized with an overdose despite denying taking more than instructed. What is the most likely explanation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client of another culture. Which of the following actions would be the most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.