ATI LPN Foundation Of Nursing Proctored Exam (Chapter 7 8,10 11)

A nurse is taking care of a patient who avoids eye contact but politely answers all questions. What is the best response by the nurse?

A nurse provides care to a patient who is terminally ill. Which nursing action is the priority when providing care to this patient at the end of life?

A nurse is caring for a patient admitted with a clinical diagnosis of congestive heart failure with deteriorating vital signs who has stopped breathing. The nurse has checked the patient's chart for a

A terminally ill patient has been admitted to hospice care. Which action should the nurse take to best assist the family of the patient at this time?

A nurse provides care to a patient who is dying of colon cancer who states, "I know I can beat this cancer if I just change the things that I eat." Based on Kübler-Ross's stages of grief, which s

A patient reports not feeling well and thinks it could be related to stress. Which assessment finding should the nurse expect?

A patient is using a holistic-based method to manage pain rather than traditional prescribed medication that is effective. How should the nurse interpret this patient's action?

A patient is actively dying, and the nurse is performing a shift assessment. Which priority action should the nurse implement?

A patient has been admitted for palliative care with a clinical diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). What intervention should the nurse anticipate that the health-care provider (

A patient from a non-English-speaking culture becomes visibly upset when the phlebotomist arrives to draw a blood sample, and he changes clothes to leave the hospital. What should the nurse do at this

A nurse provides care to a patient who is actively dying. When planning care for this patient and the family, the nurse prioritizes interventions to address which physical change associated with the d

A patient smashes a finger in a locked car door. After several minutes, the car door can be opened, the hand is released, and blood flow returns to the digits. Which phase of the general adaptation sy

A hospital dietitian conducts an in-service about the Ornish diet. The dietitian teaches that patients who adhere to this diet can expect what?

A nurse is obtaining information from a patient admitted the hospital with influenza. Which question addresses the prodromal phase of illness?

A nurse is caring for a patient with English as a second language. Which action would reflect un-conscious bias by the nurse in delivering care to the patient?

A nurse is concerned that a patient is experiencing stress. Which symptom would the nurse assess in this patient to make this clinical determination?

A patient is admitted to the emergency room after a motor vehicle accident. Which initial physiological presentation would the nurse anticipate based on a stress response?

A nurse witnesses a terminally ill patient telling the health-care provider, "I don't want my life prolonged, as stated in my living will." Which action would the nurse anticipate from the health-care

A nurse provides care to a patient who is actively dying and experiencing dyspnea. The patient's spouse is upset about her husband's respirations but doesn't want any more medication to be given at th

A homeless patient reports having foot pain for several months but is just now seeking medical attention because he did not have access to health insurance. For which reason has this patient delayed s

As a nurse is discussing with a patient the need to obtain vaccinations for influenza, the patient refuses and states, "Vaccinations are not effective." What is the best nursing response?

A patient is actively dying. A family member at the bedside asks the nurse what the best action is to take at this time.

A nurse is admitting a patient with a history of heart disease. The patient has SOB, blood pressure 180/120, respiratory rate of 24, and a labored breathing pattern. How should the nurse classify the

A patient with arthritis complains of increased pain and stiffness in cold, damp weather. Which term should the nurse use to explain the patient's symptoms?

A nurse is obtaining information about the patient's religious status. The patient states, "I have no identification with any specific religion, but still I feel a sense of belonging and contentment."