ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 12 Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which is an example of reinforcing previous teaching about a heart attack?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reinforcing teaching involves reviewing or repeating previously taught content, as in explaining heart damage again (
A). Introducing new information (
B) or assessing patient questions (
C) does not reinforce prior teaching.
Question 2 of 5
An elderly patient refuses to watch a demonstration on using a glucometer and performing a finger stick blood sugar test. She tells you, 'My husband used one of those. I know all about it.'What might be occurring when an elderly patient refuses a glucometer demonstration, claiming familiarity?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The patient's refusal and claim of knowledge may indicate a knowledge deficit (
B), as she assumes familiarity without demonstrating competence. Denial (
A), anxiety (
C), or mastery (
D) are possible but less likely without further evidence.
Question 3 of 5
Which nursing intervention is LEAST appropriate for teaching a patient about a low-salt diet?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Frequent praise (
D) is less effective for teaching than explaining rationale (
A), lecturing on effects (
B), or organizing content logically (
C), as it does not directly convey educational content.
Question 4 of 5
Because you know the above patient's primary learning style, your teaching will be presented:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: For a kinesthetic learner, a demonstration allows hands-on practice, which is the most effective teaching method for this learning style.
Question 5 of 5
Your patient says that he is a hands-on learner, not a book learner. You understand his primary learning style to be:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A kinesthetic learner prefers hands-on activities and physical engagement to learn effectively, aligning with the patient's description of being a 'hands-on learner.'