ATI RN
Introduction to Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
Nursing's paradigm includes:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nursing's paradigm consists of the person (client), health, environment, and nursing, forming the foundational concepts of the discipline.
Question 2 of 5
When cleaning a sutured wound and applying a sterile dressing, the nurse must do which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Holding forceps tips down maintains sterility and prevents contamination during wound care.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse using the principle-based approach to client care seeks to avoid causing harm to clients in all situations. What is this principle known as?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nonmaleficence is a core principle in healthcare ethics and emphasizes the primary duty of healthcare providers to do no harm to their clients. This means carefully considering the potential risks and benefits of any treatment or intervention before administering it.
Question 4 of 5
A home health nurse performs a 3-day postpartum visit for a first-time mother. The household includes her husband, her mother, and her father. What type of family form is represented here?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In an extended family, in addition to the nuclear members, grandparents and other family members may live in the same household. A blended family includes stepchildren in addition to the nuclear members. An alternative family can have single adults, cohabiting partners, or same-gender partners.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following should be asked to assess a patient's cerebral function during a health history?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Memory is tested during the mental status examination, which evaluates cerebral function. Numbness and tingling are abnormal findings of the sensory system. Balance is a test for muscle function, and the sense of taste is controlled by cranial nerves VII and IX.