ATI LPN
Timby's Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing Thirteenth, North American Edition
Chapter 7 : Nurse?Client Relationships Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is evaluating the comprehension of a client's knowledge of the subcutaneous administration of an anticoagulant medication. Which method provides the best feedback?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Having the client prepare the syringe and independently administer the injection is the 'show back' portion of learning comprehension because it includes demonstrating the skill. By independently demonstrating, the nurse is able to evaluate the knowledge base and skill. Having the client watch the nurse administer the medication involves teaching, but not performing the skill. Having the client explain the medication and injection site or administer the injection into an orange demonstrates parts of the skill but does not allow the nurse to evaluate the entire skill.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is employed at a diabetic clinic and is assisting a client with maintenance of blood glucose status. When assessing nurse-client responsibilities, which responsibility does the nurse most expect of the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse most expects the client to comply with the therapeutic regimen. The other options are nursing responsibilities.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing a community education program about a new treatment for prostate cancer. At what level would the nurse prepare the distributed educational materials?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: When preparing educational materials for the general population, the language or words used should be at the middle school, 7th to 9th grade level.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a geriatric client who has decided to move to a skilled nursing facility. The nurse assisted with the arrangements and, when leaving the room, touched the client on the shoulder. Which therapeutic technique was the nurse demonstrating?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Affective touch is used to demonstrate concern or affection. Its intention is to communicate caring and support. Therapeutic communication and silence can be helpful in this situation but does not fit into the scenario. Task-oriented 'touch' involves the personal contact that is required when performing nursing procedures.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following teaching scenarios best illustrates the nurse providing informal teaching on a low-sodium diet?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Informal teaching is unplanned and occurs spontaneously such as when the client is watching television and a teaching moment occurs. The remaining options involve formal teaching to meet the goal of dietary teaching on a low-sodium diet.