ATI LPN
Patient Care Technician Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 67 year-old client with non-insulin dependent diabetes should be instructed to contact the out-patient clinic immediately if the following findings are present
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An open wound risks infection, a serious complication in diabetes requiring prompt attention.
Question 2 of 5
A client is admitted for COPD. Which findings would require the nurse's immediate attention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Restlessness and confusion suggest hypoxemia or hypercapnia, critical in COPD.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with status epilepticus. The most important nursing assessment(s) of this client is/are
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Monitoring pulse and respiration ensures airway and circulation stability during prolonged seizures.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse would teach a client with Raynaud's phenomenon that, after smoking cessation, it is most important to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wearing gloves prevents vasospasm triggered by cold in Raynaud's.
Question 5 of 5
With an alert of an internal disaster and the need for beds, the charge nurse is asked to list clients who are potential discharges within the next hour. Which client should the charge nurse select?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tylenol intoxication, if stabilized overnight, is most likely resolved within 24 hours.