ATI LPN Fundamentals Test ch 789 caole

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

The nurse is aware that the use of false reassurance is harmful to the nurse-patient relationship, because this communication block:

A. confuses the patient by giving information.B. shows a judgmental attitude on the part of the nurse.C. summarizes the patient's concerns and closes communication.D. discounts the patient's stated concerns.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: False reassurance dismisses concerns (
D). It doesnâ€™t confuse (
A), judge (
B), or summarize (
C), but invalidates feelings.

Extract:

Delegating to a nursing assistant

Question 2 of 5

When the nurse is giving direction to a nursing assistant who is being delegated part of the patient care, the nurse's most effective direction would be:

A. Take the vital signs on all the patients in the lounge and tell me whether there are problems.'B. Do the morning care first on the patients in 205 and 206 who can't get out of bed.'C. Give the patient in 204A a shower after breakfast, and call me to check her feet before you get her dressed.'D. You take care of all the patients in 205 and 206. Let me know how you're doing and whether you need any help.'

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Specific shower and follow-up instruction (
C) is clear. Vague vitals (
A), general care (
B), or broad tasks (
D) lack precision.

Extract:

Question 3 of 5

An example of a nurse communicating with a patient using open-ended questions would be:

A. What was your daughter's reaction to your desire for hospice?'B. Did you sleep all night without waking?'C. How many bowel movements have you had today?'D. Is your pain less today than it was yesterday?'

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Hospice reaction (
A) invites elaboration. Sleep (
B), bowel (
C), and pain (
D) questions seek yes/no or numbers.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse can best ensure that communication is understood by:

A. speaking slowly and clearly in the patient's native language.B. asking the family members whether the patient understands.C. obtaining feedback from the patient that indicates accurate comprehension.D. checking for signs of hearing loss or aphasia before communicating.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Patient feedback (
C) confirms understanding. Slow speech (
A) helps but doesnâ€™t verify, family (
B) is unreliable, and pre-checks (
D) donâ€™t ensure comprehension.

Question 5 of 5

Because a person may learn best in a particular manner, to improve patient education, the nurse should:

A. test the patient's reading comprehension before using visual handouts.B. use a hands-on approach, because it works best for most people.C. ask the patient whether he learns best visually, aurally, or kinesthetically.D. use a combination of the three modes of learning to enhance learning.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Asking learning preferences (
C) tailors education. Testing reading (
A) is narrow, assuming hands-on (
B) ignores individuality, and combining all (
D) may overwhelm.

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