ATI LPN
Patient Care Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 35 year-old client with sickle cell crisis is talking on the telephone but stops as the nurse enters the room to request something for pain. The nurse should
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering prescribed analgesia is the priority in sickle cell crisis pain, per pain management standards. It addresses vaso-occlusive pain swiftly. Placebo is unethical, fluids are adjunctive, and relaxation is insufficient. C ensures relief and trust.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of heart disease takes prophylactic aspirin daily. The nurse should monitor which of the following to prevent aspirin toxicity?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring serum albumin prevents aspirin toxicity. Aspirin binds albumin; low levels increase free drug, risking toxicity, per pharmacology. Potassium , protein , and lactose don't directly relate. D guides safe dosing in heart disease.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse aide is taking care of a 2 year-old child with Wilm's tumor. The nurse aide asks the nurse why there is a sign above the bed that says DO NOT PALPATE THE ABDOMEN? The best response by the nurse would be made to the statements:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Touching the abdomen could cause cancer cells to spread' is the best response. Palpation risks rupturing a Wilms' tumor, per oncology nursing, potentially disseminating cells. B is unclear, C and D are incorrect. A educates accurately.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is speaking to a group of parents and elementary school teachers about care for children with rheumatic fever. It is a priority to emphasize that
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clumsiness and behavior changes should be reported' is the priority in rheumatic fever. These signal chorea or carditis, per pediatric cardiology, requiring urgent evaluation. Schooling , duration , and play are secondary. D prevents complications.
Question 5 of 5
A client has a chest tube inserted following a left lower lobectomy required by a stab wound to the chest. While repositioning the client, the nurse notices 200 cc of dark, red fluid flows into the collection chamber of the chest drain. What is the most appropriate nursing action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Continuing to monitor the rate of drainage is most appropriate. 200 cc of dark red fluid post-lobectomy is expected initially, per surgical nursing. Clamping risks tension pneumothorax, calling or transfusion is premature without trends. D assesses stability.