ATI RN
Client Centered Care in Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is an essential feature of professional nursing? Select one that does not apply.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A, B, D reflect nursing’s focus on caring, holistic care, scholarship, and advocacy. C is incorrect (objective data complements, not negates, subjective)
Question 2 of 5
What name is given to standardized plans of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Critical pathways are standardized care plans outlining expected interventions and outcomes for specific conditions.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse working in an outpatient surgery center is responsible for taking a health history and performing a physical assessment on each patient scheduled for surgery. Why is establishing this database so important for nursing care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The database identifies patient strengths and problems, forming the basis for individualized care planning.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is one example of a patient benefit of using the nursing process?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nursing process ensures continuity of care through systematic planning and documentation across providers.
Question 5 of 5
A student is asked to perform a skill for which he is not prepared. When using the method of critical thinking, what would be the first step to resolve the situation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing knowledge adequacy identifies gaps, the first step in addressing unpreparedness.