ATI LPN
Patient Care Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 15 month-old child comes to the clinic for a follow-up visit after hospitalization for treatment of Kawasaki Disease. The nurse recognizes that which of the following scheduled immunizations will be delayed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: MMR (live vaccine) is delayed post-Kawasaki due to recent IVIG, which may reduce vaccine efficacy.
Question 2 of 5
A nursing student asks the nurse manager to explain the forces that drive health care reform. The appropriate response by the nurse manager should include
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Aging population and chronic illness prevalence drive reform due to increased demand and costs.
Question 3 of 5
In assessing a post partum client, the nurse palpates a firm fundus and observes a constant trickle of bright red blood from the vagina. What is the most likely cause of these findings?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bright red trickle with a firm fundus suggests lacerations, not atony (soft fundus).
Question 4 of 5
A 70 year-old post-operative client has elevated serum BUN, HCT, Cl, and Na+. Creatinine and K+ are within normal limits. The nurse should perform additional assessments to confirm that an actual problem is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevated BUN, HCT, Cl, and Na+ with normal creatinine suggest dehydration, not renal failure.
Question 5 of 5
An infant has just returned from surgery for placement of a gastrostomy tube as an initial treatment for tracheoesophageal fistula. The mother asks: 'When can the tube can be used for feeding?' The nurse's best response would be which of these comments?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Initial drainage ensures patency and prevents aspiration before feeding begins.