ATI LPN
Chapter 14 Organizing Patient Care Questions Questions
Question 1 of 4
Support strategies for clients with dementia include all of the following except:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dementia support enhances communication and comfort. Speaking slowly aids comprehension, repeating reinforces messages, and written notes assist memory all evidence-based strategies. Telling clients what they should remember frustrates them, as memory deficits prevent retention, contradicting person-centered care principles. PSWs use positive reinforcement, not blame, aligning with dementia care guidelines like those from Alzheimer's Society, making 'Tell them what they should remember' the correct exception.
Question 2 of 4
Seizures are treated with:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Seizures are managed with anticonvulsants , like phenytoin, to stabilize brain activity, per neurology. Anti-inflammatories , antipyretics , and analgesics target swelling, fever, or pain, not seizures. PSWs report seizures, making 'Anticonvulsant medication' the correct treatment.
Question 3 of 4
While working with an aggressive patient, it is important for the nurse to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Positioning ensures an escape route, enhancing safety with an aggressive patient.
Question 4 of 4
Jenny tells you that she is always able to tell when others are about to become violent because they yell. Your response to Jenny is based on your understanding that:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Violence cues include verbal and nonverbal signs, not just yelling.