ATI LPN
Patient Centered Care Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is planning care for an 82-year-old obese female patient with Alzheimer's dementia. The patient wanders,is unsteady on her feet and is visually impaired. What should the nurse give priority to when developing the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Safety (C) is the priority due to wandering, unsteadiness, and visual impairment, risking falls in Alzheimer’s. A, B, and D are monitored but secondary, making C the immediate concern.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to remove a client's urinary catheter. After performing hand hygiene, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Positioning the client supine provides comfort and optimal exposure for catheter removal while maintaining safety and minimizing contamination risk. Deflating the balloon halfway (A) risks urethral trauma, bearing down (C) is unnecessary and unrelated to catheter removal, and cleansing with antiseptic (D) is more appropriate before insertion rather than after removal, where soap and water suffice.