ATI Professional Nursing Practice

When obtaining written consent for a procedure to be performed by someone else, the nurses signature confirms which of the following? Select all that apply a. The client appears competent to agree to the procedure ​b. The client understands the risks of the procedure ​c. The client has been notified of alternatives to the procedure ​d. The client consents voluntarily to the procedure ​e. The family supports the client's decision to have the procedure

a. The client appears competent to agree to the procedure When obtaining informed consent for a procedure to be performed by someone else, the nurse's signature confirms that the client appears competent to agree to the procedure. ​d. The client consents voluntarily to the procedure When obtaining informed consent for a procedure to be performed by someone else, the nurse's signature confirms that the client voluntarily consents to the procedure.

Which of the following actions represents the professional value of altruism? a. ​A nurse mentoring a colleague in professional growth ​b. A nurse respecting a client's decision to refuse treatment ​c. A nurse encouraging a clinic to treat a homeless man who is unable to pay for his care

a. ​A nurse mentoring a colleague in professional growth ​Altruism is concern for the well-being of others. One way nurses demonstrate altruism is through unselfish support of others, especially mentoring colleagues in their professional growth.

A nurse is telling the truth, keeping promises, and doing no harm while caring for a client who is experiencing conflict with his family. which of the following is the nurse demonstrating? ​a. Honoring client autonomy b. Primary commitment to the client ​c. Accountability for professional practice

b. Primary commitment to the client When conflicts of interest arise, demonstrating a primary commitment to the client involves the ethical principles of veracity (telling the truth), fidelity (keeping your promises), and non maleficence (doing no harm). Abiding by these principles demonstrates courage and ensures professional integrity.

Which of the following makes it acceptable to report confidential client information if abuse, neglect, or exploitation is suspected? a. ​Patient Self-Determination Act b. ​Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ​c. Americans with Disabilities Act

b. ​Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) establishes standards for privacy and confidentiality in the health care setting, granting clients the right to prevent disclosure of health information without consent. An exception to HIPAA requirements is circumstances where abuse, neglect, or exploitation is suspected. Nurses have a legal responsibility to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation.

Participation in health policy development and the political process is a significant part of which of the following nursing roles? ​a. Manager ​b. Collaborator ​c. Advocate

c. Advocate Health policy determines who provides healthcare, who pays - and gets paid - for healthcare, what kind of care can be provided, where care can be provided, when care can be provided, and how care is provided. Because these factors impact safety, quality, and nursing's scope of practice, involvement in policy development and the political process is a significant part of the nurse's role as advocate - for patients and the profession.

Which of the following defines nursings scope of practice in each state? ​a. Nurse Practice Acts ​b. American Nursing Association c. ​Department of Health and Human Services

​a. Nurse Practice Acts ​The laws defining nursing's scope of practice in each state, together with the Board of Nursing's rules and procedures, are known as Nurse Practice Acts and serve to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public.

Which of the following professional associations established the code of ethics, social policy statement, and scope and standards of practice? a. ​American Association of Colleges of Nursing ​b. American Nurses Association ​c. National League for Nursing

​b. American Nurses Association The American Nurses Association seeks to influence the social, political, and economic conditions affecting nursing practice. This organization has established a Code of Ethics, Social Policy Statement, and Scope and Standards of Practice to inform decision-making, guide practice, and influence the quality of nursing practice.

A nurse acting to accomplish goals in an efficient manner with other people is fulfilling which of the following roles? ​a. Change agent ​b. Manager ​c. Educator

​b. Manager ​Nurse managers plan, direct, monitor, and evaluate the nursing care provided to a variety of patient populations. But even a nurse with no formal title functions in the manager role whenever the nurse acts to accomplish something in an efficient manner with other people.

In what role does a nurse assess resources, strength and weakness, coping behaviors and the environment to help the client regain health to a maximum level of independent functioning? ​a. Client advocate ​b. Collaborator ​c. Care provider

​c. Care provider ​In the role of care provider, the nurse assesses resources, strengths and weaknesses, coping behaviors, and the environment to help the client regain health and a maximum level of independent function.

Which of the following is an example of an unintentional tort? a. ​False imprisonment ​b. Battery ​c. Negligence

​c. Negligence ​Negligence is an example of an unintentional tort.