ATI RN
Falls Introduction to Nursing Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is precepting a nursing student during a clinical rotation. What statement made by the student would warrant further education?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nursing standards are mandatory, not optional, so the statement that they 'may be incorporated if the nurse chooses' indicates a need for further education.
Question 2 of 5
Nurse Amileen is aware that the following is true about functional nursing
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Functional nursing divides tasks among staff (e.g., one nurse for meds, another for vitals), focusing on efficiency rather than holistic care.
Question 3 of 5
Nurse Ram attends an educational conference on leadership styles. The nurse is sitting with a nurse employed at a large trauma center who states that the leadership style at the trauma center is task-oriented and directive. The nurse determines that the leadership style used at the trauma center is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Task-oriented and directive leadership aligns with the autocratic style, where decisions are made quickly and top-down, common in trauma settings.
Question 4 of 5
As a science, nursing relies on:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nursing as a science depends on scientifically tested knowledge, encompassing both experimental and non-experimental research.
Question 5 of 5
The family of a client who has just received surgery involving the intestines asks when oral fluids and food can be given. You should tell the family that the physician will most likely start fluids at which of the following times?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oral intake is typically resumed after intestinal surgery when peristalsis (bowel sounds) returns, indicating the digestive system is functioning again.