ATI LPN
Patient Care Technician Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client admits to benzodiazepine dependence for several years. She is now in an outpatient detoxification program. The nurse must understand that a priority during withdrawal is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding alcohol use is a priority during benzodiazepine withdrawal. Alcohol worsens CNS depression, risking seizures, per addiction nursing. Hypotension isn't primary, abrupt stop is dangerous, and symptoms are monitored but secondary. A prevents lethal interactions.
Question 2 of 5
Which type of traction can the nurse expect to be used on a 7 year-old with a fractured femur and extensive skin damage?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ninety-ninety traction is expected for a 7-year-old with a fractured femur and skin damage. It aligns the femur while minimizing skin pressure, per orthopedic nursing. Buck's and Russell are less suitable, Bryant is for younger children. A fits the case.
Question 3 of 5
A client is diagnosed with a spontaneous pneumothorax necessitating the insertion of a chest tube. What is the best explanation for the nurse to provide this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The tube will remove excess air from your chest' is the best explanation for spontaneous pneumothorax. A chest tube evacuates air, re-expanding the lung, per respiratory nursing. Fluid isn't primary, control or sealing misrepresent function. B is accurate.
Question 4 of 5
Which of these nursing diagnoses, appropriate for elderly clients, would indicate the client is at greatest risk for falls?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sensory perceptual alterations related to decreased vision indicates the greatest fall risk in the elderly. Vision loss impairs navigation, per gerontological nursing. Gas exchange and nocturia contribute less directly. A targets the primary hazard.
Question 5 of 5
When an infant car seat is properly installed, the infant should face
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The infant should face backward in a properly installed car seat. Rear-facing protects the neck and spine in crashes, per AAP safety standards, mandatory under 2 years. Forward , side , and upward increase injury risk. B ensures safety.