ATI LPN
Patient Care Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 46-year-old female with chronic constipation is assessed by the nurse for a bowel training regimen. Which factor indicates further information is needed by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Not discussing bowel habits indicates missing information, per the document, as prior habits and illness-related changes are critical for a tailored regimen. High-bulk diet , adequate fluids , and exercise support training, but without habit history, planning is incomplete. D hinders effective assessment, making it the gap needing attention.
Question 2 of 5
The home care nurse has been managing a client for 6 weeks. What is the best method to determine the quality of care provided by a home health care aide assigned to assist with the care of this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Determining if care aligns with the plan best assesses quality. It ensures clinical goals are met, beyond satisfaction , which may miss gaps. Timeliness and documentation support but don't measure outcome. B objectively evaluates effectiveness, making it the top method.
Question 3 of 5
A staff nurse complains to the nurse manager that an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) consistently leaves the work area untidy and does not restock supplies. The best initial response by the nurse manager is which of these statements?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: I can assure you that I will look into the matter' is the best initial response. It commits to investigation, maintaining authority while addressing the issue. Conference or meeting delays action. Direct confrontation risks conflict. B ensures follow-up, making it the manager's first step.
Question 4 of 5
A client is receiving an intravenous (IV) infusion for pain control. When caring for this client, which one of these actions can the RN safely assign to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking the IV site for drainage and loose tape can be safely assigned to a UAP. It's observational, within scope, unlike pain assessment , pump adjustment , or ambulation (D, needing more skill). C supports RN monitoring, making it delegable.
Question 5 of 5
An appropriate treatment goal for a client with anxiety would be to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Learning self-help techniques is an appropriate anxiety goal. It empowers long-term coping, per CBT principles, unlike venting , reality contact (B, psychosis-related), or desensitization (D, trauma-specific). C fosters independence, making it the best goal.