ATI RN
Introduction to Nursing Chapter 1 Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following words is most closely associated with the term ethics?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: conduct. Ethics refers to principles that govern a person's behavior or conduct. Conduct directly relates to how individuals act and make decisions in a morally right or wrong manner. Values (A) are beliefs or principles important to an individual, but they do not necessarily dictate behavior. Modeling (B) involves imitating or following someone's actions, which can be influenced by ethics but is not synonymous with it. Reward (C) is a consequence given in response to a particular behavior and is not inherently tied to ethical considerations. Conduct is the most closely associated term with ethics as it directly reflects the actions and behaviors guided by ethical principles.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a neighborhood clinic is conducting educational sessions on weight loss. What aim of nursing is met by these educational programs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: preventing illness. Educational sessions on weight loss aim to prevent obesity-related health issues, thus aligning with the preventive aspect of nursing care. By educating individuals on healthy habits, the nurse helps to reduce the risk of developing various illnesses associated with excess weight. Advocacy (choice A) involves supporting and promoting patients' rights; restoring health (choice C) focuses on improving health after illness; facilitating coping (choice D) involves helping patients deal with stress. These choices do not directly address the preventive nature of weight loss education.
Question 3 of 5
After throwing his lunch tray on the floor, the patient complains to the nurse manager about the quality of the food he is being fed during his hospital stay. In this following scenario, what defense mechanism is this patient using?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Displacement. This patient is displacing his anger and frustration from the hospital food onto the nurse manager instead of addressing the real issue. Displacement involves redirecting emotions from the actual source to a substitute target. Denial (A) is refusing to acknowledge a painful reality, not relevant here. Rationalization (C) is justifying behavior with logical reasoning, not applicable. Repression (D) is unconsciously blocking out unwanted thoughts or feelings, not demonstrated in this scenario.
Question 4 of 5
The student nurse has earned <As= in all of her prerequisite courses. For the first exam in a nursing course, she earns a <D= and now feels that she may not be smart enough to become a nurse. What type of <loss= is the student experiencing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Perceived loss. This is because the student nurse is feeling a sense of loss in her confidence and self-worth due to receiving a lower grade than expected. It is not an actual loss, as nothing tangible has been lost. It is also not a physical loss, as it doesn't involve a physical object or ability. It is not a situational loss, as that typically refers to a loss related to external circumstances. In this case, the student's feeling of inadequacy is based on her perception of her academic performance, making it a perceived loss.
Question 5 of 5
A patient has an order for two puffs of an inhaler. How long should the nurse wait before administering the second puff?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Wait 1-5 minutes as prescribed. This is because waiting 1-5 minutes allows the medication to be fully absorbed and maximizes its therapeutic effect. Administering the second puff immediately may lead to overdose or improper absorption. Waiting 10 or 15 minutes may delay the therapeutic effect and compromise the patient's response to treatment. Therefore, waiting 1-5 minutes is the optimal timing for administering the second puff of the inhaler.