ATI RN
Introduction to Nursing Questions
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
How did nursing theories contribute to the historical development of the nursing profession?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nursing theories historically provided a basis for interventions, helping to professionalize and structure nursing practice.
Question 3 of 5
The physician prescribes a loop diuretic for a client. When administering this drug, the nurse anticipates that the client may develop which electrolyte imbalance?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Loop diuretics increase potassium excretion, leading to hypokalemia (low potassium levels), a common side effect.
Question 4 of 5
Nurse Michelle witnesses a female client sustain a fall and suspects that the leg may be broken. The nurse takes which priority action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Immobilizing the leg prevents further injury or displacement of a potential fracture, making it the priority action.
Question 5 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.