RN VATI Fundamentals Assessment
A nurse researcher is conducting a qualitative research study. Which activity will the nurse most
likely be involved in? SATA
1) Transfer knowledge from case analysis to similar cases
2) Reality is embedded in the context
3) Preconceived and highly controlled
4) Study the meanings that individuals create
Transfer knowledge from case analysis to similar cases
Reality is embedded in the context
Study the meanings that individuals create
1 multiple choice option
The first step in the qualitative research process is to do what?
Determine the study design
Plan recruitment process
Review the literature
Identify inclusion and exclusion criteria of the sample
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,A nurse is planning care for a client who has dysphagia and is at risk for aspiration. Which of the
following referrals should the nurse make?
Speech-language pathologist
The nurse should recommend a referral for a client who has dysphagia to a speech-language
pathologist. Clients who have dysphagia have difficulty swallowing and are at risk for aspiration.
The speech-language pathologist can perform a swallow study to determine the extent of the
client's dysphagia and work with the client to develop new swallowing techniques.
A nurse is planning teaching for a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take prior to performing the teaching? (select all
that apply)
- Establish the client's learning needs
- Determine the client's literacy level
- Evaluate the client's readiness for learning
- Identify the client's learning style
A nurse is preparing to notify the provider about a change in a client's status. Which of the
following information should the nurse plan to include in the "background" portion of the SBAR
communication tool?
Previous treatments
The nurse should include previous treatments in the "background" portion of the SBAR
communication tool. Other information the nurse should include in the "background" portion is
the client's admission history, diagnosis, pertinent medical history, and code status. The nurse
should include physical findings in the "assessment" portion of the SBAR communication tool.
The nurse should include questions regarding client care in the "recommendation" portion of the
SBAR communication tool. The nurse should include the client's present condition in the
"situation" portion of the SBAR communication tool.
, A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for home oxygen
therapy utilizing a compressed oxygen system. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"I will store oxygen tanks in an upright position"
This statement by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching. The nurse should
instruct the client to store oxygen tanks in an upright position in a holder to prevent damage to
the tank and injury to the client and the client's family. The nurse should instruct the client to
check the oxygen equipment at least once daily to determine if it is set to the prescribed oxygen
rate. The nurse should instruct the client to place the oxygen equipment 2.4 m (8 ft) from a heat
source to prevent injury from accidental combustion.
A nurse is caring for a client who has terminal cancer. The client begins to cry and says, "I am
afraid of dying." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
"It must me a very difficult time for you."
The nurse is using the therapeutic communication technique of verbalizing the implied. This
technique puts into words what the client has said indirectly and creates a more positive
nurse-client relationship.
A nurse is assessing a client's coping skills. Which of the following should the nurse identify as
an internal stressor?
Fear of medical test results
Fear of medical test results is an internal stressor that originates within the body and mind of a
client. Internal stressors are pressures that the client places upon themselves and are often the
most common causes of stress. These stressors often force clients to deal with conflicting inner
values and interactions with others. When a client manages internal stressors, it enhances their
ability to deal with external stressors.
A nurse is performing postmortem care for an older client who had just died. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
Identify the client using 2 identifiers
A nurse researcher is conducting a qualitative research study. Which activity will the nurse most
likely be involved in? SATA
1) Transfer knowledge from case analysis to similar cases
2) Reality is embedded in the context
3) Preconceived and highly controlled
4) Study the meanings that individuals create
Transfer knowledge from case analysis to similar cases
Reality is embedded in the context
Study the meanings that individuals create
1 multiple choice option
The first step in the qualitative research process is to do what?
Determine the study design
Plan recruitment process
Review the literature
Identify inclusion and exclusion criteria of the sample
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,A nurse is planning care for a client who has dysphagia and is at risk for aspiration. Which of the
following referrals should the nurse make?
Speech-language pathologist
The nurse should recommend a referral for a client who has dysphagia to a speech-language
pathologist. Clients who have dysphagia have difficulty swallowing and are at risk for aspiration.
The speech-language pathologist can perform a swallow study to determine the extent of the
client's dysphagia and work with the client to develop new swallowing techniques.
A nurse is planning teaching for a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take prior to performing the teaching? (select all
that apply)
- Establish the client's learning needs
- Determine the client's literacy level
- Evaluate the client's readiness for learning
- Identify the client's learning style
A nurse is preparing to notify the provider about a change in a client's status. Which of the
following information should the nurse plan to include in the "background" portion of the SBAR
communication tool?
Previous treatments
The nurse should include previous treatments in the "background" portion of the SBAR
communication tool. Other information the nurse should include in the "background" portion is
the client's admission history, diagnosis, pertinent medical history, and code status. The nurse
should include physical findings in the "assessment" portion of the SBAR communication tool.
The nurse should include questions regarding client care in the "recommendation" portion of the
SBAR communication tool. The nurse should include the client's present condition in the
"situation" portion of the SBAR communication tool.
, A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for home oxygen
therapy utilizing a compressed oxygen system. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"I will store oxygen tanks in an upright position"
This statement by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching. The nurse should
instruct the client to store oxygen tanks in an upright position in a holder to prevent damage to
the tank and injury to the client and the client's family. The nurse should instruct the client to
check the oxygen equipment at least once daily to determine if it is set to the prescribed oxygen
rate. The nurse should instruct the client to place the oxygen equipment 2.4 m (8 ft) from a heat
source to prevent injury from accidental combustion.
A nurse is caring for a client who has terminal cancer. The client begins to cry and says, "I am
afraid of dying." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
"It must me a very difficult time for you."
The nurse is using the therapeutic communication technique of verbalizing the implied. This
technique puts into words what the client has said indirectly and creates a more positive
nurse-client relationship.
A nurse is assessing a client's coping skills. Which of the following should the nurse identify as
an internal stressor?
Fear of medical test results
Fear of medical test results is an internal stressor that originates within the body and mind of a
client. Internal stressors are pressures that the client places upon themselves and are often the
most common causes of stress. These stressors often force clients to deal with conflicting inner
values and interactions with others. When a client manages internal stressors, it enhances their
ability to deal with external stressors.
A nurse is performing postmortem care for an older client who had just died. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
Identify the client using 2 identifiers
