ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care Tenth, North American Edition
Chapter 20 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse has access to computerized standardized plans of care. After printing one for a patient, what must be done next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Standardized care plans must be tailored to the patient's unique needs to ensure appropriate and effective care.
Question 2 of 5
What is the primary purpose of focus charting?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Focus charting centers on patient concerns, allowing nurses to document issues and responses systematically.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following are examples of breaches of patient confidentiality? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,F
Rationale: Discussing patient information in public, sharing passwords, disclosing to unauthorized parties, and accessing records without a care-related purpose are breaches of confidentiality.
Question 4 of 5
What is the nurses best defense if a patient alleges nursing negligence?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The patient's record is the most objective and reliable evidence of the care provided, serving as the nurse's best defense against allegations of negligence.
Question 5 of 5
A patient asks to see his medical record (chart). How would the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patients have the right to access their medical records, and the nurse should facilitate this while ensuring privacy.