ATI LPN
Patient Centered Care Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client. The client has an increased risk for dehydration due to which of the following physiological changes that can occur with aging?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aging decreases kidney function, reducing the ability to concentrate urine and regulate fluid balance, increasing dehydration risk. Decreased systolic blood pressure (A) is incorrect as aging often increases it, increased body water (C) is false as it decreases with age, and increased saliva production (D) is incorrect as it typically reduces.
Question 2 of 5
An emergency department (ED) nurse gives report on a client who is being transferred to the medical-surgical floor. Because of an identified risk for suicide, the ED nurse suggests that the floor nurse contact a sitter and behavioral health. This statement represents which part of the SBAR hand-off?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Suggesting a sitter and behavioral health contact is a recommendation for action, fitting the 'R' in SBAR. It does not describe the situation (A), background (B), or assessment (C).
Question 3 of 5
The nurse on a medical-surgical unit notices that there has been an increase in the number of client falls. Which methods would be effective in promoting quality improvement on this issue? ((Select ONE that does not apply.)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Effective quality improvement involves identifying causes (A), reviewing evidence (B), using proven interventions like alarms (D), and trying rounding (E). Complaining (C) does not resolve the issue.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse wants to find a description of the most desirable hospital in terms of patient safety. Which resource should the nurse consult?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Joint Commission accreditation ensures a safety focus, the most critical factor. Nurse-client ratios (A) vary, new technology (B) doesn’t guarantee safety, and school affiliation (D) offers benefits but not necessarily safety assurance.