ATI RN
Introduction to Nursing Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A student nurse is working in the library on her plan of care for a clinical assignment. The patient's name is written at the top of her plan. What ethical responsibility is the student violating?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: confidentiality. The student is violating the ethical responsibility of maintaining patient confidentiality by displaying the patient's name in a public setting. This breaches the patient's right to privacy and confidentiality, which are fundamental principles in healthcare. By revealing the patient's name, the student is potentially exposing sensitive information to unauthorized individuals, compromising the patient's trust and confidentiality. Accountability (B) relates to taking responsibility for one's actions, trust (C) pertains to building a trusting relationship with the patient, and informed consent (D) involves ensuring the patient understands and consents to their care. However, in this scenario, the primary ethical breach is confidentiality.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse asks a patient to tell him the side effects of a medication. What learning domain is the nurse evaluating?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: cognitive. The nurse is evaluating the patient's knowledge and understanding of the side effects of a medication, which falls under the cognitive domain of learning. Cognitive domain involves mental skills like comprehension, analysis, and synthesis. The patient's ability to recall and explain the side effects demonstrates cognitive learning. Incorrect choices: A: affective - This domain relates to emotions, attitudes, and values, not knowledge recall. C: psychomotor - This domain involves physical skills and actions, not knowledge of side effects. D: emotional - This domain involves understanding and managing emotions, not knowledge recall of medication side effects.
Question 3 of 5
The patient has just been told that he has cancer. When the nurse assesses the patient at shift change, his heart rate and respirations are elevated. What type of response is this to stress?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Physiologic. When facing stress like a cancer diagnosis, the body responds with physiological changes such as increased heart rate and respirations due to activation of the sympathetic nervous system. This is known as the fight or flight response, triggered by the release of stress hormones like adrenaline. The somatic response (choice A) refers to physical actions, neurologic response (choice B) involves the nervous system functions, and psychological response (choice D) pertains to emotional and cognitive reactions, which may also occur but are not the primary explanation for the elevated heart rate and respirations in this scenario.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse recognizes the value of hospice care in promoting quality of life at the end of life. Which of the following older adult patients reflects an eligible requirement for hospice care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. Hospice care is appropriate for patients with a life expectancy of 6 months or less, focusing on comfort rather than cure. In this case, a patient with cancer and uncontrolled pain meets this criteria. The other choices do not meet the eligibility requirements for hospice care. Choice B implies a specific prognosis but not necessarily a terminal illness. Choice C does not mention a terminal condition, and lack of affordability does not determine eligibility. Choice D lacks information on the patient's prognosis and eligibility based on family support is not a criterion for hospice care.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse notes on the admission form that the client has indicated <no religious preference.= What does this indicate to the nurse about the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Step 1: The client indicating "no religious preference" means they have not specified a particular faith. Step 2: Therefore, it does not necessarily mean the client does not follow any faith but rather does not align with a specific one. Step 3: Choice A is correct as it indicates the client does not follow the tenets (guidelines) of a specific faith. Summary: Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they make assumptions not supported by the information provided. The client's preference for no specific religion does not imply denial of beliefs, lack of belief in a higher power, or refusal to engage in religious practices.