ATI LPN
Patient Care Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 4 year-old child is admitted with burns on his legs and lower abdomen. When assessing the child's hydration status, which of the following indicates a less than adequate fluid replacement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rising hematocrit (hemoconcentration) and oliguria indicate inadequate fluid resuscitation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse discovers that the parents of a 2 year-old child continue to use an apnea monitor each night. The parents state: 'We are concerned about the possible occurrence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).' In order to take appropriate action, the nurse must understand that
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: SIDS risk peaks at 2-4 months and drops significantly after 6 months; at 2 years, monitoring is typically unnecessary.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a child with suspected lead poisoning. Which of the following assessments is the nurse most likely to find?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lead poisoning often causes neurobehavioral issues like sleep disturbances in children.
Question 4 of 5
Which of these clients would the triage nurse request the provider examine immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wheezing and grunting in an infant indicate respiratory distress, a life-threatening emergency.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse who is a native English speaker admits an elderly Mexican-American migrant worker after an accident that occurred during work. To facilitate communication the nurse should initially
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing English proficiency first determines the need for further communication aids.