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