ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Test ch 789 caole Questions
Extract:
Patient stating son hasn’t visited
Question 1 of 5
When a patient states, 'My son hasn't been to see me in months,' the nurse's best verbal response is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reflecting the statement (
B) encourages sharing. Reassurance (
A) is false, sharing (
C) shifts focus, and judgment (
D) may upset the patient.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
The nurse can best ensure that communication is understood by:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patient feedback (
C) confirms understanding. Slow speech (
A) helps but doesn’t verify, family (
B) is unreliable, and pre-checks (
D) don’t ensure comprehension.
Extract:
Patient concerned about 10-pound weight loss from chemotherapy
Question 3 of 5
The nurse caring for a patient who is concerned about her 10-pound weight loss relative to her chemotherapy tells the patient, 'Lucky you! Every cloud has a silver lining.' The nurse's statement is an example of which type of communication block?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The cliche (
C) dismisses concerns. Defensive responses (
A) protect the nurse, probing (
B) seeks info, and subject change (
D) diverts topics, of which apply.
Extract:
Patient stating poor sleep
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who states, 'I tossed and turned last night.' The nurse responds to the patient, 'You feel like you were awake all night?' This is an example of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reflection (
B) captures feelings. Restatement (
A) repeats exactly, open-ended (
C) seeks broad input, and offering self (
D) provides support presence.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
Which nursing assessment is an example of brevity and clarity while meeting legal guidelines?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Specific, measurable sacral description (
D) meets legal clarity. Vague fluids (
A), assumptions (
B), and subjective nausea (
C) lack precision.