ATI LPN
Patient Centered Care Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A new nurse is working with a preceptor on an inpatient medical-surgical unit. The preceptor advises the student that which is the priority when working as a professional nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ensuring client safety is the priority, as errors can lead to significant harm (e.g., 98,000 deaths yearly per the 2000 IOM report). Holistic needs (A), avoiding errors (C), and client-focused care (D) are important but secondary to safety.
Question 2 of 5
nurse manager has:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encouraging equal participation (D) enhances group effectiveness and decision quality, unlike A (avoiding conflict), B (high cohesion), or C (majority rule).
Question 3 of 5
Which statement best defines the difference between problem solving and decision making?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Problem solving (C) addresses immediate issues, while decision making aims at goals, unlike A, B, or D.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse manager hiring based on application order is using:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Satisficing (D) picks the first acceptable option, unlike A, B, or C.
Question 5 of 5
Marcella’s best alternative for a vacation schedule is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Staff filling a blank schedule (D) leverages experience and involvement, unlike A, B, or C.