ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care Tenth, North American Edition
Chapter 19 : Evaluating Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a patient how to administer insulin, with the expected outcome that the patient will be able to self-administer the insulin injection. How would this outcome be evaluated?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Demonstration of the skill (self-injection) directly evaluates the psychomotor outcome of insulin administration.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is counseling a novice nurse who gives 150% effort at all times and is becoming frustrated with a healthcare system that provides substandard care to patients. Which of the following advice would be appropriate in this situation? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,F
Rationale: Advising to leave work stress behind (
B), seek creative solutions after establishing credibility (
C), modify unrealistic expectations (
D), and focus on advocacy (F) supports the novice nurse's well-being and professional growth.
Question 3 of 5
Patient lost 2 of the 5 pound/month goal. How should the nurse alter the plan of care in response to this new data?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Since the patient made progress but didn't meet the goal, adjusting the time criteria allows for continued effort toward the outcome.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse has developed a plan of care for the nursing diagnosis Risk for Loneliness for a recently widowed man. When evaluating the plan, the man tells the nurse new information about his active social life. What would the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: New information indicating an active social life negates the risk for loneliness, so the diagnosis should be removed.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is interested in improving patient care on the unit through performance improvement. What is the first step in this process?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The first step in performance improvement is identifying or discovering the problem to address.