ATI RN
Client Centered Care Model Questions
Question 1 of 5
An experienced ICU nurse is mentoring a student. The nurse tells the student, I think something is going wrong with your patient. What type of clinical decision making is the experienced nurse demonstrating?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intuitive thinking, based on experience, allows the nurse to sense an issue without formal analysis.
Question 2 of 5
Members of the staff on a hospital unit are critical of a patients family who has different cultural beliefs about health and illness. A student assigned to the patient does not agree, based on her care of the patient and family. What critical thinking attitude is the student demonstrating?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Independent thinking allows the student to form her own judgment despite peer opinions.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse believes her employer has violated the law and reports this to the appropriate law enforcement agency. What is this type of action called?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Whistle-blowing involves reporting illegal or unethical actions to authorities.
Question 4 of 5
A patient complains of weakness following his administration of insulin. The nurse decides to assess the patients blood sugar and prepare a snack in case the blood sugar is low. What action has the nurse implemented?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clinical reasoning involves analyzing symptoms (weakness) and deciding on actions (checking blood sugar) for safe care.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following learners enjoy learning that takes place in the clinical setting?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Active experimenters thrive in clinical settings, enjoying hands-on, experiential learning.