ATI RN
Client Centered Care Principles Questions
Question 1 of 5
An elderly patient is very stressed about who will care for his pets while he is hospitalized for a fall that caused a fractured hip and hospitalization. What type of counseling would the nurse conduct?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Short-term counseling addresses immediate concerns (e.g., pet care) during a specific crisis like hospitalization.
Question 2 of 5
Based on an established plan of care, a nurse turns a patient every 2 hours. What part of the nursing process is the nurse using?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Turning the patient executes the care plan, which is the implementing step.
Question 3 of 5
Legally speaking, how would the nurse ensure that care was not negligent?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Documentation in the patient record provides a legal record of care, protecting against negligence claims.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient in the ER who was injured in a snow mobile accident. The nurse documents the following patient data: uncontrollable shivering, weakness, pale and cold skin, and suspects the patient is experiencing hypothermia. Upon further assessment, the nurse notes a heart rate of 53 BPM and core internal temperature of 90 F, which confirms the initial diagnosis. The nurse then devises a plan of care and continues to monitor the patient to evaluate the outcomes. This nurse is using which of the following types of problem solving in her care of this patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse uses a scientific approach: observing, hypothesizing (hypothermia), testing (temperature check), and planning based on evidence.
Question 5 of 5
What step in the nursing process is most closely associated with cognitively skilled nurses?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Planning requires cognitive skills to synthesize data and develop goal-directed strategies.