ATI LPN
Patient Centered Care Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who identifies as transgender and is scheduled for gender-affirming surgery. What is the most appropriate way for the nurse to address the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse should respect the client's autonomy and dignity by addressing them by their preferred name and gender identity, regardless of their legal status or surgical status. This demonstrates cultural competence and sensitivity, and fosters a trusting relationship between the nurse and the client.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is conducting a health assessment for a client who identifies as Native American. The nurse notices that the client avoids eye contact during the interview. How should the nurse interpret this behavior?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse should interpret the client's behavior as showing respect and deference, as this is a common cultural norm among some Native American groups. Eye contact may be considered intrusive or aggressive in some cultures, and avoiding eye contact may indicate respect for authority or elders.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is using Gordon's 11 categories for data collection in performing a health assessment. Which of the following represents assessment of cognition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing cognition involves evaluating mental processes like education level (A), per Gordon’s cognitive-perceptual pattern. B assesses health perception-health management, C evaluates nutritional-metabolic patterns, and D relates to coping-stress tolerance, making A the correct cognitive assessment.
Question 4 of 5
Which of these strategies should be a priority when the nurse is planning care for a patient with hypertension?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Evidence-based guidelines (C) ensure effective, standardized care for hypertension, prioritizing interventions. A (cost) and D (exercise teaching) are secondary, while B (diet) is part of guidelines but not the first action without evidence basis, making C the planning priority.
Question 5 of 5
An RN is making assignments on a medical-surgical unit. Which patient could the RN assign to a float RN from the maternity unit?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A stable COPD/pneumonia patient (A) is suitable for a float RN from maternity, requiring basic care. B (unstable HR), C (low BP post-surgery), and D (neutropenia) need advanced skills, making A the safest assignment.