ATI RN
Introduction to Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
The new charge RN on a hospital unit is leading a committee that must choose new paint colors for the nurses9 station. She elicits the opinions of all group members and then organizes a vote. The charge nurse9s leadership style can be said to be
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Democratic. This is because the charge nurse is involving all group members in the decision-making process by eliciting their opinions and organizing a vote. This leadership style promotes collaboration and empowers team members to have a say in the decision. A: Laissez-faire is incorrect because this leadership style involves minimal interference from the leader, which is not the case here. B: Autocratic is incorrect because this style involves making decisions without input from others, which is not happening in this scenario. D: Scientific is incorrect because it refers to a leadership style that emphasizes data-driven decision-making, which is not the focus in this situation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed an enteric-coated aspirin for myocardial infarction (MI) prophylaxis. What should be included in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: It should not be chewed or crushed. Enteric-coated aspirin is designed to bypass the stomach and dissolve in the intestines to prevent stomach irritation. Chewing or crushing it can destroy the coating, leading to stomach irritation. Aspirin should not be cut into pieces to ensure the full dose is taken. It is not available in liquid form, so choice C is incorrect. Choice B is incorrect as the enteric coating must not be opened to prevent stomach irritation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching an older adult client about different types of proteins that can be eaten. Which foods will the nurse identify as containing dietary protein? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: fish. Fish is a good source of dietary protein, containing essential amino acids necessary for bodily functions. Fish provides high-quality protein which is important for muscle maintenance and overall health. Nuts, rice, and butter are not primarily sources of protein. Nuts contain healthy fats and some protein, but may not be the main protein source for an individual. Rice and butter are not significant sources of protein and do not provide the essential amino acids needed for optimal health.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a female client with diarrhea. What information does the nurse teach the client about perineal care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Clean the perineal area from the front to back. This is important to prevent the spread of bacteria from the anal area to the vaginal area, reducing the risk of urinary tract infections. Cleaning from back to front can introduce harmful bacteria from the rectum to the urethra, leading to infections. Choice B is incorrect because gloves are not necessary for routine perineal care unless there are specific infection control measures required. Choice C is incorrect as the perineal area should be cleaned with warm water and mild soap, not bathed. Choice D is incorrect because suppository medication should be inserted after perineal care to ensure cleanliness and effectiveness.
Question 5 of 5
What type of logical reasoning is the nurse using when he/she/they starts with the big picture and anticipates specific findings?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Deductive. Deductive reasoning starts with a general premise and applies it to specific situations to reach a logical conclusion. In this scenario, the nurse is using deductive reasoning by beginning with the big picture (general premise) and anticipating specific findings (applying the premise to specific situations). Inductive reasoning (choice A) starts with specific observations to form a general conclusion, which is the opposite of what the nurse is doing. "Careful reasoning" (choice C) and "Critical reasoning" (choice D) are vague terms that do not specifically describe the type of logical reasoning being used by the nurse in the given situation.