ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 12 : Patient Teaching Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient with no history of heart disease wants to keep his cholesterol at a healthy level. You will instruct him on foods high in cholesterol so that he can avoid them. Which purpose of patient teaching does instructing a patient on avoiding high-cholesterol foods exemplify?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Teaching about avoiding high-cholesterol foods aims to prevent disease, which is health promotion (
A). Wellness strategies (
B) are broader, while (
C) and (
D) apply to existing conditions.
Question 2 of 5
Which nursing intervention is LEAST appropriate for teaching a patient about a low-salt diet?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Frequent praise (
D) is less effective for teaching than explaining rationale (
A), lecturing on effects (
B), or organizing content logically (
C), as it does not directly convey educational content.
Question 3 of 5
Your patient says that he is a hands-on learner, not a book learner. You understand his primary learning style to be:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A kinesthetic learner prefers hands-on activities and physical engagement to learn effectively, aligning with the patient's description of being a 'hands-on learner.'
Question 4 of 5
Because you know the above patient's primary learning style, your teaching will be presented:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: For a kinesthetic learner, a demonstration allows hands-on practice, which is the most effective teaching method for this learning style.
Question 5 of 5
As you prepare to teach your patient how to take his pulse, Which of the following will be of concern to you when teaching a patient to take his pulse?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Multiple factors can hinder effective teaching: noise (
A) creates distractions, language barriers (
B) impede understanding, missing glasses or hearing aids (
C) affect perception, discomfort (
D) reduces focus, and disbelief in treatment (E) impacts motivation. Clutter (F) is less critical unless it physically obstructs the teaching process.