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
Correct answer: Transfer knowledge from case analysis to similar cases
Reality is embedded in the context
Study the meanings that individuals create
The rst 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
Correct answer:
,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?
Correct answer: 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 diiculty 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)
Correct answer: - 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?
Correct answer: 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 ndings 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?
Correct answer: "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?
Correct answer: "It must me a very diicult 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?
Correct answer: 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
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
Correct answer: Transfer knowledge from case analysis to similar cases
Reality is embedded in the context
Study the meanings that individuals create
The rst 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
Correct answer:
,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?
Correct answer: 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 diiculty 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)
Correct answer: - 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?
Correct answer: 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 ndings 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?
Correct answer: "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?
Correct answer: "It must me a very diicult 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?
Correct answer: 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
