ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Test ch 789 caole Questions
Extract:
Older adult patient
Question 1 of 4
When interacting with an older adult patient, the nurse would enhance communication by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Slow speech (
B) aids processing. Childlike talk (
A) patronizes, first names (
C) may disrespect, and doorways (
D) distance communication.
Extract:
Patient concerned about living alone
Question 2 of 4
The nurse is caring for a patient who is concerned about living alone. The best response by the nurse is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Open-ended living options (
D) engage discussion. Suggestions (
A), probing (
B), or personalizing (
C) limit patient autonomy.
Extract:
82-year-old patient learning dressing change
Question 3 of 4
Patient education for an 82-year-old patient to perform a dressing change to be done at home after discharge, the nurse would adjust the teaching session to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Slow pace with questions (
D) ensures understanding. Assuming inability (
A), relying on written (
B), or rushing (
C) hinder learning.
Extract:
Question 4 of 4
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.
Question 5 of 4
The nurse is alert to avoid using blocks to effective communication that include: (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Probing (
A), subject change (
C), cliches (
D), and advice (E) block communication. Nonjudgmental remarks (
B) and hope (F) enhance it.