ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 12 : Patient Teaching Questions
Question 1 of 5
To help the patient learn a task, ask him or her to try and perform it while you are explaining the correct method.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Demonstrating first, then allowing practice, ensures the patient learns the correct method.
Question 2 of 5
After teaching a patient how to change the dressing on his abdomen, how can you best evaluate his understanding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Demonstration confirms the patient can perform the task correctly, ensuring understanding.
Question 3 of 5
A patient is started on a new medication that requires monthly blood tests, and you are teaching her about it. Which response by the patient would indicate the need for more teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The patient's statement about 6-week intervals is incorrect, indicating a need for further teaching on monthly testing.
Question 4 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 5 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.