ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 2 : Health-Care Delivery, Settings, and Economics Questions
Question 1 of 5
If an elderly person needed help with meals, medications, and personal care but did not need continuous nursing care, which inpatient setting would be the most appropriate level of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assisted living facilities provide support for daily activities without continuous nursing care, suitable for this scenario.
Question 2 of 5
Which member of the therapy staff would be consulted if a patient had difficulty swallowing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Speech therapists specialize in treating swallowing difficulties.
Question 3 of 5
A cost-efficient way to provide care to people who are confined to their homes because of illness or disability is the use of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Home health care is a cost-effective option for providing care to homebound patients.
Question 4 of 5
A patient who is terminally ill with cancer is no longer being treated with radiation or chemotherapy (cancer-attacking medication). The most appropriate level of care for this patient would be:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hospice care is designed for terminally ill patients focusing on comfort and quality of life.
Question 5 of 5
You are working on a large medical unit with 30 patients who require medications, therapies, dressing changes, and pain management. Nursing staff for the day shift consists of two RNs, three LPNs, and three CNAs. Which type of nursing care delivery would you expect to work best on this unit?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Team nursing is effective in settings with multiple staff types and high patient loads, allowing collaborative care.