ATI Literacy Skills & Consumer Educational Needs Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

ATI Literacy Skills & Consumer Educational Needs Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified Which of the following best defines health literacy? A. The ability to read hospital signs only B. The ability to understand and use health information to make decisions C. Memorizing medical terminology D. Reading a health magazine A client nods during teaching but keeps asking the same question. What should the nurse consider? A. The client is distracted B. The client may have low health literacy C. The nurse explained it poorly D. The client prefers visual learning Which strategy improves understanding for a client with limited reading skills? 2 A. Provide a medical textbook B. Use simple language and pictures C. Give written instructions only D. Avoid asking questions When teaching a client with low health literacy, which is the most effective method? A. Use the teach-back technique B. Provide only a written pamphlet C. Use advanced medical terms D. Speak quickly to cover more content Which statement by the nurse shows an understanding of adapting teaching for low literacy clients? A. “Let’s review this brochure together using the pictures.” B. “Just read this and sign it when done.” C. “You should already know this.” D. “You can Google it later.” 3 A nurse is assessing a patient’s understanding of their new medication. Which is the best question? A. “Can you show me how you will take this medication?” B. “Do you have any questions?” C. “Did you understand everything?” D. “You read the label, right?” Which of the following would indicate a patient may have low health literacy? A. Asking specific medication questions B. Leaving forms incomplete C. Following up on lab results D. Requesting written material Which action by the nurse supports a client with low literacy in making informed decisions? A. Explaining options using visuals and asking for feedback B. Giving a full discharge manual C. Speaking in medical terminology D. Relying on handouts 4 What should the nurse do first when a client appears confused