ATI RN
ATI Nurs 211 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nursing informatics specialist is conducting an informational session with a group of nurses interested in becoming nursing informatics specialists. The nurse specialist is describing nursing informatics theory. Which key component would the nurse specialist include in the discussion? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Wisdom, Data, Knowledge, and Information are core components of nursing informatics theory. Wisdom involves applying knowledge for sound decisions, Data are raw facts, Knowledge is organized information, and Information is processed data. Terminology, while important, is not a core component.
Question 2 of 5
The professional nurse is seeking for a website which focuses on research on quality, access, cost, and information technology. Which of the following websites should the nurse visit?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) focuses on healthcare research to improve quality, safety, access, and cost while promoting the use of health information technology. World Health Organization Data provides global health data but does not focus specifically on U.S.-based healthcare quality, cost, or IT. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services primarily oversees federal healthcare programs but does not have a primary focus on research. NYPD is unrelated to healthcare research.
Question 3 of 5
At a community health fair, the blood pressure of a 62-year-old patient is 160/96 mmHg. The patient states 'My blood pressure is usually much lower.' What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A reading of 160/96 mmHg indicates stage 2 hypertension, requiring immediate evaluation.
Question 4 of 5
When describing the various theories underlying informatics, which theory addresses change in society and an individual?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rogers Diffusion of Innovation Theory explains how innovations, such as new technologies, are adopted within society and by individuals, emphasizing the process of change. General Systems Theory focuses on system interactions, Chaos Theory addresses unpredictability, and Lewin's Field Theory emphasizes behavior within organizational contexts.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient newly diagnosed with asthma. Which assessment data indicates the need for an immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diminished breath sounds indicate severe airway obstruction, requiring immediate intervention to prevent respiratory failure.