ATI RN
Client Centered Care Principles Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a home care patient how to administer a topical medication. The patient is watching television while the nurse is talking. What might be the result of this interaction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Distraction from the television can interfere with the patient’s ability to process and understand the nurse’s instructions, leading to misunderstanding.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following statements accurately describe the relationship between therapeutic communication and the nursing process? Select one that does not apply.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A: Communication gathers data during assessment. D: Verbal and nonverbal communication support implementation. E: Cues evaluate outcomes. B is false (diagnosing uses more than just records), C is inaccurate (communication develops interventions, not outcomes), and F relates to continuity, not therapeutic communication directly.
Question 3 of 5
What action by the nurse will facilitate the helping relationship during the orientation phase?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Introducing oneself establishes trust and rapport, key to initiating the orientation phase of the helping relationship.
Question 4 of 5
What is the primary focus of communication during the nurse-patient relationship?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse-patient relationship centers on the patient’s needs, guiding all communication efforts.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in a neighborhood clinic is conducting educational sessions on weight loss. What aim of nursing is met by these educational programs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Weight loss education aims to prevent illness by reducing risk factors like obesity, aligning with health promotion.