ATI LPN
Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 20 : Admission, Transfer, and Discharge Questions
Question 1 of 5
After explaining a test or procedure to the patient, you would observe for both objective and subjective signs of understanding or confusion, which will indicate whether or not your patient teaching was effective. This is known as which phase of the nursing process?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Evaluation assesses the effectiveness of teaching by observing patient understanding.
Question 2 of 5
Discharge planning may cover many subjects. Which of the following subjects might be included as part of discharge planning?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: All listed subjects support the patient's transition to home or continued care.
Question 3 of 5
Simple things that you may do to reduce separation anxiety in a child include
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Encouraging parental presence and familiar items helps reduce a child's anxiety by providing comfort and continuity. Arranging meals for parents is not typically a direct intervention for the child's anxiety.
Question 4 of 5
Ways to reduce separation anxiety in an older adult might include which of the following?
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Clear explanations, reassurance, and family presence help alleviate anxiety in older adults. Restrictive visiting hours may increase anxiety, so option B is incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
An RN must assess each patient upon admission to health-care facilities. The source of this requirement is
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: The Nurse Practice Act and The Joint Commission set standards requiring RNs to perform initial assessments. Facility policies may reinforce this, but the primary sources are A and C.