ATI RN
Introduction to Nursing Profession Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A student has reviewed a patients chart before beginning assigned care. Which of the following actions violates patient confidentiality?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Correct Answer: A Rationale: 1. Writing the patient's name on the care plan violates confidentiality by exposing the patient's identity to unauthorized individuals. 2. Providing plans to the instructor, discussing medications with a unit nurse, and sharing information with the physician are all within the scope of patient care and do not breach confidentiality. 3. Patient's identity should be protected at all times to maintain trust and privacy.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is a criteria that defines nursing as a profession?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: a strong service orientation. Nursing as a profession is characterized by a commitment to serving and caring for others. Nurses prioritize the well-being and comfort of their patients above all else. This service orientation is essential in providing holistic and compassionate care. A, B, and C are incorrect because: A: Nursing has a well-defined body of knowledge that includes nursing theories, principles, and evidence-based practices. B: While nursing collaborates with the medical profession, it is an independent discipline with its own scope of practice. C: Nurses are not trained to diagnose medical problems; that responsibility lies within the scope of practice of physicians and other healthcare providers.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following are characteristics of nursing theories? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because nursing theories indeed provide a knowledge base for appropriate nursing responses. Nursing theories help guide nurses in understanding patient care, decision-making, and interventions. Choice A is incorrect because nursing theories do not solely provide rational reasons for interventions; they offer a comprehensive framework. Choice B is incorrect because nursing theories are not solely based on what nursing should be, but rather they encompass a broader understanding of nursing practice. Choice D is incorrect because while nursing theories can stimulate discussions on nursing issues, their primary purpose is to provide a foundation for nursing practice.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is an example of the sociocultural dimension influencing a person's health-illness status?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because it highlights a cultural belief influencing health decisions. Jehovah's Witnesses refuse blood transfusions due to religious beliefs, impacting health outcomes. This demonstrates how sociocultural factors can directly affect health decisions and status. Choices A, C, and D do not specifically address cultural beliefs impacting health. A is more environmental, C is psychological, and D is socioeconomic.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse caring for a patient in a long-term health care facility measures his intake and output and weighs him to assess water balance. These actions help to meet which of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: physiologic. Maslow's hierarchy of needs starts with physiological needs, which include water, food, and rest. Measuring intake and output, as well as weighing the patient, directly address the physiological need for water balance. This is essential for maintaining the patient's health and well-being. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they correspond to higher levels of the hierarchy such as safety, love, and self-actualization, which are not directly addressed by the actions of measuring intake and output and weighing the patient.