ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 12 : Patient Teaching Questions
Question 1 of 5
After teaching your patient about his diagnosis of congestive heart failure, you ask him questions to be sure he understood the information. This is an example of which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Questioning after teaching evaluates the patient's understanding of the material.
Question 2 of 5
Which is an example of appropriate documentation of patient teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Detailed documentation, including patient understanding and demonstration, is appropriate for teaching records.
Question 3 of 5
You are working as a home health nurse and you make a visit to Mr. Odell, who is recovering from open heart surgery. You are teaching him the signs and symptoms of infection in his chest and leg incisions today. What are the most important things to include in your documentation of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Clear, thorough documentation of teaching content and evaluation ensures continuity of care and meets agency requirements.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is the best rationale for nurses to perform patient teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Understanding the purpose and effects of a treatment plan empowers patients, increasing compliance, which is the primary goal of patient teaching.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following must you assess before making your teaching plan?
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Assessing age, current knowledge, and prior teaching ensures the plan is tailored to the patient's needs and builds on existing knowledge.