ATI LPN
Patient Centered Care Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
The nurse is listening to a lecture on collaborative problems. Which statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Collaborative problems involve nurse monitoring for complications (C), requiring teamwork with other providers, unlike nursing diagnoses (A). B is false (not two physicians), and D aligns with diagnoses, not collaborative issues, making C correct.
Question 2 of 9
The nurse is listening to a lecture on collaborative problems. Which statement indicates that teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Collaborative problems involve nurse monitoring for complications (C), requiring teamwork with other providers, unlike nursing diagnoses (A). B is false (not two physicians), and D aligns with diagnoses, not collaborative issues, making C correct.
Question 3 of 9
To counteract silos, the best approach is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Patient-centred care (D) breaks silos, unlike A, B, or C.
Question 4 of 9
More independent patient activities requiring higher staff utilization is an example of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Validity concerns (B) arise when staffing doesn’t match needs, unlike A, C, or D.
Question 5 of 9
A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness and requests palliative care. The client's family disagrees with this decision and wants aggressive treatment. How should the nurse handle this situation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse should support the client's decision and explain it to the family, as this respects the client's autonomy and dignity. The nurse should also provide emotional support and education to both the client and the family about palliative care, which focuses on relieving pain and suffering and improving quality of life.
Question 6 of 9
Tasks a nurse cannot delegate include:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Developing care plans (C) is RN-specific, unlike A, B, or D.
Question 7 of 9
Benner’s work suggests hiring nurses at least at this level for primary nursing:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Competent (B) nurses handle primary nursing’s demands, unlike A, C, or D.
Question 8 of 9
The best approach to float staff is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A centralized pool (A) ensures competence, unlike B, C, or D.
Question 9 of 9
The nurse reviews assessment findings for assigned patients. Based on this information,which patient demands the nurse's immediate attention? The patient with
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An abdominal aneurysm with hypertension (B) risks rupture, demanding immediate attention. A (normal WBC), C (normal INR), and D (expected murmur) are stable, making B the urgent priority based on assessment data interpretation.