ATI LPN Fundamentals Test ch 789 caole

Extract:

Patient reluctant to self-inject

Question 1 of 5

A patient states, 'I don't think I'll ever be able to give myself an injection.' The best reply by the nurse is:

A. What bothers you most about the idea of giving yourself an injection?'B. Everyone feels like that at first. You'll get over it.'C. I know just how you feel. I would have trouble giving myself an injection.'D. Don't be afraid. It's an easy skill for anyone to learn.'

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Exploring concerns (
A) supports discussion. Dismissing fears (B,
D) or relating personally (
C) invalidates patient feelings.

Extract:

Patient concerned about living alone

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is caring for a patient who is concerned about living alone. The best response by the nurse is:

A. I think you should live with your family.'B. Why don't you live with your family?'C. If you were my mom, I'd have you live with me.'D. Where have you considered living?'

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Open-ended living options (
D) engage discussion. Suggestions (
A), probing (
B), or personalizing (
C) limit patient autonomy.

Extract:

Communicating with an adolescent

Question 3 of 5

When communicating with an adolescent, the nurse should be very sensitive to avoid:

A. interrupting frequently.B. using active listening.C. offering advice.D. asking embarrassing questions.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Avoid embarrassing questions (
D) to maintain adolescent trust. Interruptions (
A) disrupt, active listening (
B) is beneficial, and advice (
C) may cause resistance.

Extract:

Patient post-surgery from recovery room

Question 4 of 5

A nurse begins the shift caring for a patient who has just returned from the recovery room after surgery. It is most important to document:

A. a nursing care plan in the medical record before assessing the patient so that the nurse can identify priorities.B. at least three times during the shift: at the beginning, in the middle, at the end, and as needed.C. an initial assessment of the patient and a plan based on the needs of the patient as assessed at the beginning of the shift.D. at the end of the shift so that the nurse can give his full attention and time to the patient's needs during the shift.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Initial assessment and plan (
C) set a baseline. Pre-assessment plans (
A), rigid timing (
B), or end-shift (
D) delay critical documentation.

Extract:

Patient packing belongings, concerned about new diet, post-surgery, or diagnosed with malignancy

Question 5 of 5

The nurse would identify an opportunity for a â€œteaching momentâ€ in the situation of a patient who:

A. is packing belongings in preparation for discharge.B. says, 'How will I remember all the things about my new diet?'C. has just returned from surgery for a deviated septum.D. has just been told of the malignancy of his tumor.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Expressing diet concerns (
B) signals a teaching moment. Discharge (
A) may be rushed, post-surgery (
C) limits alertness, and malignancy news (
D) causes distress, hindering learning.

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