ATI RN
Client Centered Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
What patient characteristic is important to assess when using the health belief model as the framework for teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The health belief model emphasizes motivation to learn, as it drives behavior change based on perceived susceptibility, severity, benefits, and barriers.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is writing learning outcomes for a patient recovering from severe burns. Which of the following verbs would be good choices to use when preparing outcomes related to learning how to change dressings? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assembles' and 'demonstrates' are specific, measurable psychomotor verbs suited for dressing changes, unlike the others which are less action-oriented.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.