ATI RN
Falls Introduction to Nursing Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The use of critical thinking particularly helps nursing students
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Critical thinking is essential for developing clinical judgment, ensuring safe and effective nursing practice.
Question 2 of 5
During an assessment, the client reports pain in the internal rotation of her right shoulder. This will most likely affect which of the following activities?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Internal rotation of the shoulder is required to fasten a bra behind the back, so pain in this movement would most likely affect that activity. The other activities involve different shoulder motions less dependent on internal rotation.
Question 3 of 5
What is the most appropriate way to auscultate breath sounds?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Comparing side to side breath sounds is the correct technique to use. This allows the nurse to make comparisons between right and left lungs in a systematic way. The nurse should listen to the anterior and posterior aspects of the chest in a consistent manner.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is checking the vital signs of a newly admitted patient who has a femur fracture. The patient's blood pressure is 140 / 94 mmHg. The client denies any history of hypertension. What should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The patient has a broken femur and her blood pressure is elevated due to pain. The nurse should ask if she is having pain and continue a full pain assessment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse caring for a patient with diabetes chooses an appropriate plan of care and devises interventions to accomplish the desired outcomes. This is an example of using which of the following type of nursing skills?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Planning care and interventions requires cognitive skills like critical thinking and problem-solving.