TEST BANK FOR RN ATI Fundamentals (All chapters 1-
58 with questions and answers)/Fundamentals of Nursing
10th Edition (10.0) Ati, Content Mastery Series Review
Module
1. A nurse is discussing restorative health care
with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the
following examples should the nurse include
in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
A. Home health care
B. Rehabilitation facilities
C. Diagnostic centers
D. Skilled nursing facilities
E. Oncology centers
2. A nurse is explaining the various types of health
care coverage clients might have to a group
of nurses. Which of the following health care
financing mechanisms should the nurse include
as federally funded? (Select all that apply.)
A. Preferred provider organization (PPO)
B. Medicare
C. Long-term care insurance
D. Exclusive provider organization (EPO)
E. Medicaid
3. A nurse manager is developing strategies to care
for the increasing number of clients who have
obesity. Which of the following actions should the
nurse include as a primary health care strategy?
A. Collaborating with providers to perform obesity
screenings during routine office visits
B. Ensuring the availability of specialized beds in
rehabilitation centers for clients who have obesity
C. Providing specialized intraoperative training
in surgical treatments for obesity
D. Educating acute care nurses about postoperative
complications related to obesity
,4. A nurse is discussing the purpose of regulatory
agencies during a staff meeting. Which of the
following tasks should the nurse identify as the
responsibility of state licensing boards?
A. Monitoring evidence-based practice for
clients who have a specific diagnosis
B. Ensuring that health care providers
comply with regulations
C. Setting quality standards for accreditation
of health care facilities
D. Determining whether medications are
safe for administration to clients
5. A nurse is explaining the various levels of health care
services to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of
the following examples of care or care settings should
the nurse classify as tertiary care? (Select all that apply.)
A. Intensive care unit
B. Oncology treatment center
C. Burn center
D. Cardiac rehabilitation
E. Home health care
INTERPROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL
(NON-NURSING)
Spiritual support staff: Provides spiritual care (pastors,
rabbis, priests).
Example of when to refer: A client requests
communion, or the family asks for prayer prior
to the client undergoing a procedure.
Registered dietitian: Assesses, plans for, and educates
regarding nutrition needs. Designs special diets, and
supervises meal preparation.
Example of when to refer: A client has a low albumin
level and recently had an unexplained weight loss.
Laboratory technician: Obtains specimens of body fluids,
and performs diagnostic tests.
Example of when to refer: A provider
needs to see a client’s complete blood
count (CBC) results immediately.
Occupational therapist: Assesses and plans for clients
to regain activities of daily living (ADL) skills, especially
motor skills of the upper extremities.
Example of when to refer: A client has
,difficulties using an eating utensil with
their dominant hand following a stroke.
Pharmacist: Provides, monitors, and evaluates medication.
Supervises pharmacy technicians in states that allow this
practice.
Example of when to refer: A client is concerned
about a new medication’s interactions
with any of their other medications.
Physical therapist: Assesses and plans for clients to
increase musculoskeletal function, especially of the lower
extremities, to maintain mobility.
Example of when to refer: Following hip
arthroplasty, a client requires assistance
learning to ambulate and regain strength.
Provider: Assesses, diagnoses, and treats disease and
injury. Providers include medical doctors (MDs), doctors
of osteopathy (DOs), advanced practice nurses (APNs),
and physician assistants (PAs). State regulations vary in
their requirements for supervision of APNs and PAs by a
physician (MDs and DOs).
Example of when to refer: A client has a
temperature of 39º C (102.2º F), is achy
and shaking, and reports feeling cold.
Radiologic technologist: Positions clients and performs
x-rays and other imaging procedures for providers to
review for diagnosis of disorders of various body parts.
Example of when to refer: A client reports
severe pain in their hip after a fall, and the
provider prescribes an x-ray of the client’s hip.
Respiratory therapist: Evaluates respiratory status and
provides respiratory treatments including oxygen therapy,
chest physiotherapy, inhalation therapy, and mechanical
ventilation.
Example of when to refer: A client who
has respiratory disease is short of breath
and requests a nebulizer treatment.
Social worker: Works with clients and families by
coordinating inpatient and community resources to meet
psychosocial and environmental needs that are necessary
for recovery and discharge.
Example of when to refer: A client who has terminal
cancer wishes to go home but is no longer able to
perform many ADLs. The client’s partner needs
medical equipment in the home to care for the client.
, Speech-language pathologist: Evaluates and makes
recommendations regarding the impact of disorders or
injuries on speech, language, and swallowing. Teaches
techniques and exercises to improve function.
Example of when to refer: A client is having difficulty
swallowing a regular diet after trauma to the head
and neck.
CHAPTER 2 Online Video: Interdisciplinary Team
8 CHAPTER 2 The Interprofessional Team CONTENT MASTERY SERIES
NURSING PERSONNEL
The nursing team works together to advocate for and meet
the needs of clients within the health care delivery system.
Registered nurse (RN)
The RN is the lead team member, soliciting input from all
nursing team members and setting priorities for the
coordination of client care.
EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION
● Must meet the state board of nursing’s requirements
for licensure.
● Requires completion of a diploma program, an associate
degree, or a baccalaureate degree in nursing prior to
taking the licensure exam (licensed).
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
● Function legally under state nurse practice acts.
● Perform assessments; establish nursing diagnoses,
goals, and interventions; and conduct ongoing
client evaluations.
● Develop interprofessional plans for client care.
● Share appropriate information among team members;
initiate referrals for client assistance, including health
education; and identify community resources.
Practical nurse (PN)
EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION
● Must meet the state board of nursing’s requirements
● Requires vocational or community college education
prior to taking the licensure exam (licensed)
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
● Work under the supervision of the RN.
● Collaborate within the nursing process, assist with the
plan of care, consult with other team members, and
recognize the need for referrals to assist with actual or
potential problems.
● Possess technical knowledge and skills.
58 with questions and answers)/Fundamentals of Nursing
10th Edition (10.0) Ati, Content Mastery Series Review
Module
1. A nurse is discussing restorative health care
with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the
following examples should the nurse include
in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
A. Home health care
B. Rehabilitation facilities
C. Diagnostic centers
D. Skilled nursing facilities
E. Oncology centers
2. A nurse is explaining the various types of health
care coverage clients might have to a group
of nurses. Which of the following health care
financing mechanisms should the nurse include
as federally funded? (Select all that apply.)
A. Preferred provider organization (PPO)
B. Medicare
C. Long-term care insurance
D. Exclusive provider organization (EPO)
E. Medicaid
3. A nurse manager is developing strategies to care
for the increasing number of clients who have
obesity. Which of the following actions should the
nurse include as a primary health care strategy?
A. Collaborating with providers to perform obesity
screenings during routine office visits
B. Ensuring the availability of specialized beds in
rehabilitation centers for clients who have obesity
C. Providing specialized intraoperative training
in surgical treatments for obesity
D. Educating acute care nurses about postoperative
complications related to obesity
,4. A nurse is discussing the purpose of regulatory
agencies during a staff meeting. Which of the
following tasks should the nurse identify as the
responsibility of state licensing boards?
A. Monitoring evidence-based practice for
clients who have a specific diagnosis
B. Ensuring that health care providers
comply with regulations
C. Setting quality standards for accreditation
of health care facilities
D. Determining whether medications are
safe for administration to clients
5. A nurse is explaining the various levels of health care
services to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of
the following examples of care or care settings should
the nurse classify as tertiary care? (Select all that apply.)
A. Intensive care unit
B. Oncology treatment center
C. Burn center
D. Cardiac rehabilitation
E. Home health care
INTERPROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL
(NON-NURSING)
Spiritual support staff: Provides spiritual care (pastors,
rabbis, priests).
Example of when to refer: A client requests
communion, or the family asks for prayer prior
to the client undergoing a procedure.
Registered dietitian: Assesses, plans for, and educates
regarding nutrition needs. Designs special diets, and
supervises meal preparation.
Example of when to refer: A client has a low albumin
level and recently had an unexplained weight loss.
Laboratory technician: Obtains specimens of body fluids,
and performs diagnostic tests.
Example of when to refer: A provider
needs to see a client’s complete blood
count (CBC) results immediately.
Occupational therapist: Assesses and plans for clients
to regain activities of daily living (ADL) skills, especially
motor skills of the upper extremities.
Example of when to refer: A client has
,difficulties using an eating utensil with
their dominant hand following a stroke.
Pharmacist: Provides, monitors, and evaluates medication.
Supervises pharmacy technicians in states that allow this
practice.
Example of when to refer: A client is concerned
about a new medication’s interactions
with any of their other medications.
Physical therapist: Assesses and plans for clients to
increase musculoskeletal function, especially of the lower
extremities, to maintain mobility.
Example of when to refer: Following hip
arthroplasty, a client requires assistance
learning to ambulate and regain strength.
Provider: Assesses, diagnoses, and treats disease and
injury. Providers include medical doctors (MDs), doctors
of osteopathy (DOs), advanced practice nurses (APNs),
and physician assistants (PAs). State regulations vary in
their requirements for supervision of APNs and PAs by a
physician (MDs and DOs).
Example of when to refer: A client has a
temperature of 39º C (102.2º F), is achy
and shaking, and reports feeling cold.
Radiologic technologist: Positions clients and performs
x-rays and other imaging procedures for providers to
review for diagnosis of disorders of various body parts.
Example of when to refer: A client reports
severe pain in their hip after a fall, and the
provider prescribes an x-ray of the client’s hip.
Respiratory therapist: Evaluates respiratory status and
provides respiratory treatments including oxygen therapy,
chest physiotherapy, inhalation therapy, and mechanical
ventilation.
Example of when to refer: A client who
has respiratory disease is short of breath
and requests a nebulizer treatment.
Social worker: Works with clients and families by
coordinating inpatient and community resources to meet
psychosocial and environmental needs that are necessary
for recovery and discharge.
Example of when to refer: A client who has terminal
cancer wishes to go home but is no longer able to
perform many ADLs. The client’s partner needs
medical equipment in the home to care for the client.
, Speech-language pathologist: Evaluates and makes
recommendations regarding the impact of disorders or
injuries on speech, language, and swallowing. Teaches
techniques and exercises to improve function.
Example of when to refer: A client is having difficulty
swallowing a regular diet after trauma to the head
and neck.
CHAPTER 2 Online Video: Interdisciplinary Team
8 CHAPTER 2 The Interprofessional Team CONTENT MASTERY SERIES
NURSING PERSONNEL
The nursing team works together to advocate for and meet
the needs of clients within the health care delivery system.
Registered nurse (RN)
The RN is the lead team member, soliciting input from all
nursing team members and setting priorities for the
coordination of client care.
EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION
● Must meet the state board of nursing’s requirements
for licensure.
● Requires completion of a diploma program, an associate
degree, or a baccalaureate degree in nursing prior to
taking the licensure exam (licensed).
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
● Function legally under state nurse practice acts.
● Perform assessments; establish nursing diagnoses,
goals, and interventions; and conduct ongoing
client evaluations.
● Develop interprofessional plans for client care.
● Share appropriate information among team members;
initiate referrals for client assistance, including health
education; and identify community resources.
Practical nurse (PN)
EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION
● Must meet the state board of nursing’s requirements
● Requires vocational or community college education
prior to taking the licensure exam (licensed)
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
● Work under the supervision of the RN.
● Collaborate within the nursing process, assist with the
plan of care, consult with other team members, and
recognize the need for referrals to assist with actual or
potential problems.
● Possess technical knowledge and skills.
