ATI LPN
Patient Care Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 19 year-old client is paralyzed in a car accident. Which statement used by the client would indicate to the nurse that the client is using the mechanism of 'suppression'?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Suppression is consciously avoiding discussion, unlike repression .
Question 2 of 5
For a 6 year-old child hospitalized with moderate edema and mild hypertension associated with acute glomerulonephritis (AGN), which one of the following nursing interventions would be appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypertension in AGN raises seizure risk, necessitating precautions.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with cirrhosis of the liver with ascites. When instructing nursing assistants in the care of the client, the nurse should emphasize that the client
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ambulation and sitting promote comfort and circulation, balanced with ascites management.
Question 4 of 5
A 2 month-old child has had a cleft lip repair. The selection of which restraint would require no further action by the charge nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elbow restraints prevent the infant from touching the surgical site safely.
Question 5 of 5
The nursing care plan for a client with decreased adrenal function should include
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Adrenal insufficiency (e.g., Addison's) requires constipation prevention due to fluid shifts.