ATI RN
Client Centered Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse teaching a new mother how to bathe her infant uses the acronym TEACH to maximize the effectiveness of the teaching plan. Which of the following are guidelines based on this acronym? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: TEACH (Tune into patient, Edit info, Act on moments, Clarify, Honor patient) includes editing info, acting on teachable moments, and clarifying often.
Question 2 of 5
A 42-year-old male patient recovering from a MI is having difficulty following the care plan to stop smoking and exercise. What is the nurses best response to this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Positive reinforcement (praising efforts) encourages continued progress, unlike punitive or dismissive responses.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is using motivational interviewing to find out why a patient refuses to participate in the recommended rehabilitation program. Which of the following is an example of using the skill of reflective listening to help motivate this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reflective listening restates the patient’s feelings ('you feel not ready'), encouraging exploration of motivations.
Question 4 of 5
A patient comes to the emergency department complaining of severe chest pain. The nurse asks the patient questions and takes vital signs. Which step of the nursing process is the nurse demonstrating?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking questions and taking vital signs collects data, which is the assessing step.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following statements indicates that a plan to assist a patient in developing and following an exercise program has been effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Weight loss from walking indicates the exercise plan was effective, showing measurable success.