ATI LPN Fundamentals Test ch 789 caole

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

To convey the intervention of active listening, the nurse would:

A. write down remarks on a clipboard to facilitate later topics of conversation.B. make a conscious effort to block out other sounds in the immediate environment.C. maintain eye contact by staring at the patient.D. prompt the patient when the patient stops talking for a moment.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Blocking distractions (
B) aids listening. Writing (
A) distracts, staring (
C) intimidates, and prompting (
D) interrupts patient pacing.

Extract:

Communicating with hearing-impaired patient

Question 2 of 5

When communicating with a hearing-impaired patient, the nurse appropriately:

A. uses short, simple sentences.B. shouts repeatedly at the patient.C. speaks directly into the patient's ear.D. uses long, complex sentences.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Short sentences (
A) aid understanding. Shouting (
B) distorts, ear-speaking (
C) invades space, and complex sentences (
D) overwhelm.

Extract:

Question 3 of 5

To enhance the establishment of rapport with a patient, the nurse should:

A. Share information with the patient about other patients and why they are hospitalized.B. Share his own personal experiences so that the patient gets to know him as a friend.C. Act in a trustworthy and reliable manner; respect the individuality of the patient.D. Identify himself by name and title each time he introduces himself.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Trustworthy behavior and respecting individuality (
C) build rapport. Sharing others' info (
A) violates confidentiality, excessive personal sharing (
B) blurs boundaries, and introductions (
D) are insufficient alone.

Extract:

Patient concerned about living alone

Question 4 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:

Patient learning insulin dose

Question 5 of 5

The nurse uses a syringe and vial of insulin to show how to draw up the correct dose while she explains the procedure to the patient. To best promote learning, her next step should be to:

A. have the patient explain the procedure to the nurse to assess understandingB. give the patient a day to allow him to process and absorb the information.C. have the patient practice the procedure with the nurse helping.D. give the patient written materials to study and learn the procedure.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Practicing with guidance (
C) reinforces skills. Explaining (
A) tests knowledge, delay (
B) risks forgetting, and written materials (
D) are supplementary.

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