ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 2 Questions
Question 1 of 5
You are working on a large medical unit with 30 patients who require medications, therapies, dressing changes, and pain management. Nursing staff for the day shift consists of two RNs, three LPNs, and three CNAs. Which type of nursing care delivery would you expect to work best on this unit?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Team nursing is effective in settings with multiple staff types and high patient loads, allowing collaborative care.
Question 2 of 5
Payment to hospitals for the care of Medicare patients is based on:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Medicare payments are based on Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs), which set reimbursement rates for specific conditions.
Question 3 of 5
A patient who is terminally ill with cancer is no longer being treated with radiation or chemotherapy (cancer-attacking medication). The most appropriate level of care for this patient would be:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hospice care is designed for terminally ill patients focusing on comfort and quality of life.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following would NOT be considered medically necessary by an insurance company?
Correct Answer: B, D
Rationale: Cosmetic procedures like breast implants for enhancement and Botox for wrinkles are typically not deemed medically necessary.
Question 5 of 5
Eligibility for the HIS is:
Correct Answer: A, C
Rationale: Eligibility for Indian Health Service (HIS) requires a Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDI
B) and is often determined by tribal enrollment criteria.