ATI: Nursing Foundations
A nurse is explaining to a newly licensed nurse that caring for clients involves lifelong learning by the nurse. The nurse should include which of the following as examples of learning opportunities for nurses? (select all that apply). - nursing blogs or opinions - online continuing education journal articles - nursing skill refresher opportunities - continuing education presentations - participating in healthcare research
- online continuing education journal articles - nursing skill refresher opportunities - continuing education presentations - participating in healthcare research
A nurse is reviewing the contributions made by various nursing organizations that have impacted the nursing profession. The nurse should identify that which of the following are contributions made by the American Nurses Association (ANA)? (select all that apply). - providing a definition of nursing - lobbying for whistle blower protection - providing objective data to improve the health of society - providing all RN's w/ competency expectations - providing the nursing magazine imprint
- providing a definition of nursing - lobbying for whistle blower protection - providing all RN's w/ competency expectations
A nurse in a long-term care facility took a picture of a client and posted it on the internet. This action by the nurse is an example of which of the following? - serving as an advocate for the client - violating the code of ethics for nurses - participating in the Healthy People 2030 - demonstrating collaboration
violating the code of ethics for nurses
A nurse is reviewing the contributions of various nursing organizations that provide support in caring for clients. The nurse should identify that which of the following agencies provides The Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice? - American Nurses Association (ANA) - American Academy of Nursing - National StudentNurses Association (NSNA) - National Academy of Medicine
American Nurses Association (ANA)
A nurse manager is providing education to a group of newly licensed nurses about various nursing organizations. Which of the following information should the nurse manager include? - American Nurses Associations The code of ethics -National Academy of Medicine - American Academy of Nursing - National Student Nurses Association
American Nurses Associations The code of ethics
A nurse is talking w/ a client who arrived at the clinic over an hour ago and states, "doesn't anyone care that I am sick? Why do I have to wait so long?" The nurse listens to the needs of the client. In which of the following roles is the nurse performing? - educator - case manager - advocate - leader
advocate
A nurse is reviewing the health history of a client during a routine office visit. Which of the following observations by the nurse is an example of the client demonstrating health literacy? - client states they want to improve their current knowledge about their health - client asks for information that will help them improve their eating habits - client states they understand their health care information and treatment - client requests a meeting w/ nurse, physical therapist and provier
client states they understand their health care information and treatment
A newly licensed nurse is reviewing Benner's Novice to Expert Model for nursing competence. At which of the following stages does the nurse first develop the ability to prioritize tasks by drawing on experience? - advanced beginner - proficient -competent - novice
competent
A nurse is performing the role of case manager for a client. Which of the following actions demonstrates this nursing role? - coordinating & overseeing the care the client is receiving - helping to develop nursing knowledge for clinical interventions - providing knowledgeable & compassionate care to promote health & address illness - instructing the client on specialized topics such as diabetes care
coordinating & overseeing the care the client is receiving
A nurse educator is planning a presentation for nurses about the opioid epidemic. Which of the following is a strategy promoted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to address this epidemic? - continue to evaluate to determine if the use of opioids improves on its own - educate nurses and other health care personnel about naloxone - keep the issue private to avoid embarrassment - reduce efforts to explore alternative pain management practices until the opioid epidemic is over
educate nurses and other health care personnel about naloxone
A nurse who completed their shift realized they forgot to take a client's vital signs as frequently as prescribed. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to uphold the American Nurses Associations Code of Ethics for nurses w/ interpretive statements? - take the clients vital signs now & document them as being completed 8 hr earlier - document vital signs that are the same as those obtained - make reminder note to be more diligent next day - report this omission to charge nurse and the nurse on the next shift
report this omission to charge nurse and the nurse on the next shift
A nurse is describing to another nurse how to use social media in client care. Which of the following examples should the nurse include as an acceptable use of social media? - posting a comment on social media about facility staffing shortage - reviewing the use of a fitness application w/ a client - accepting a social media friend request from a client - sharing client information w/ a coworker in a private social media message
reviewing the use of a fitness application w/ a client
A nurse is discussing culturally competent care w/ another nurse. Which of the following statements should the nurse include? -"use a medical interpreter for a client who does not speak the same language" - "provide the client w/ information in print only so they can have it as a resource" - "provide standard educational materials to all clients for continuity" - "limit communication with the client if there is a language barrier"
"use a medical interpreter for a client who does not speak the same language"
A nurse is caring for a client who tells the nurse they want to quit smoking. The nurse provides the client with information about smoking cessation and other ways to improve their health. Which of the following nursing roles is the nurse demonstrating? (Select all that apply) - advocate - collaborator - change manager - health promotor - nurse educator
- health promotor - nurse educator
A nurse is reviewing historical nursing data & how it has impacted nursing care. The nurse should identify that which of the following nurse pioneers is credited w/ first using evidence based practice in caring for clients? - Clara Barton - Dorthea Dix - Eddie Bernice Johnson - Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale
A nurse is reviewing the Institute of Medicine (IOM) Future of Nursing report to better understand proposed educational requirements of nurses. Which of the following organizations is responsible for publishing this report? - American Nurses Association - National Academy of Medicine - State Board of Nursing - American Association of Colleges of Nursing
National Academy of Medicine
A nursing student expresses a desire to become more involved w/ the nursing profession on a national level. Which of the following organizations should the student join? - National League for Nursing - National Student Nurses' Association - National Academy of Medicine - International Council of Nurses
National Student Nurses' Association
A nurse is caring for a client who reports experiencing chills ad not well. The nurse informs the client that they will need to have their temp taken to monitor the manifestations. Which of the following terms describes that the nurse's action is grounded in research? - evidence based practice - competencies - lifelong learing - change agent
evidence based practice
A nurse is caring for a client who asks about healthy choices to lose weight. The nurse shares information from Healthy People 2030 to address the client's questions. Which of the following describes the Healthy People Initiative? - program for health care practitioners to get healthy - social media platform for nurses - set of objectives for improving the health of Americans - rehabilitation program for clients who have substance use disorders
set of objectives for improving the health of Americans
A nurse has accepted a position at a hospital in the state where they live. The nurse should identify that which of the following regulates the nurse's actions when they begin working? - American Nurses Association (ANA) code of ethics for nurses with interpretive statements - state nurse practice act - national student nurses association (NSNA) - national league for nursing
state nurse practice act
