ATI RN
Client Centered Care in Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assisting a patient with their lunch and notices they seem to be having difficulty swallowing. She communicates this new concern to the patient care team and suggests they place a consult for a specialist. Which type of interprofessional team member should evaluate the patient for this issue?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Speech therapists specialize in evaluating and treating swallowing difficulties (dysphagia).
Question 2 of 5
A 42-year-old patient with epistaxis, dilated pupils, tachycardia, and mild euphoria shows symptoms associated with the use of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cocaine causes sympathomimetic effects like tachycardia, dilated pupils, and euphoria, along with epistaxis from nasal use.
Question 3 of 5
Clinical practice guidelines are designed to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clinical practice guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations to standardize and optimize care.
Question 4 of 5
The family nurse practitioner observes an increase in chlamydia diagnoses in a small rural community and suspects patients are not notifying their partners of their diagnosis and, thereby, delaying treatment. The nurse practitioner decides to conduct a small research study. Which type of hypothesis does the nurse practitioner apply?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An inductive hypothesis arises from observations (increased diagnoses) to form a general theory (partner notification issues).
Question 5 of 5
To comply with regulations for third-party payor reimbursement and documentation, the family nurse practitioner correlates:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: E&M codes must align with documented history, exam, and decision-making for reimbursement compliance.