ATI LPN
Patient Care Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client continuously calls out to the nursing staff when anyone passes the client's door and asks them to do something in the room. The best response by the charge nurse would be to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assigning one staff to visit regularly is best. It addresses needs, reduces disruption, unlike cracked door , reassurance , or hourly checks . B optimizes care, making it effective.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) for a Venous Doppler evaluation. Which of the following would be necessary for preparing the client for this test?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: No special preparation is necessary for a Venous Doppler. This noninvasive test needs only leg access, not fasting , sedation , or anticoagulant cessation (C, risky). D ensures safety, making it correct.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching parents about the appropriate diet for a 4 month-old infant with gastroenteritis and mild dehydration. In addition to oral rehydration fluids, the diet should include
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Formula or breast milk is appropriate for a 4-month-old with gastroenteritis. It provides nutrition, unlike broth , cereal/juice , or gelatin , which risk diarrhea. A aligns with guidelines, making it best.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to discharge a client who has had outpatient surgery. Which statement by the client indicates the need for further discharge teaching by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: I'll take my antibiotic until I run out in 2 weeks' indicates need for more teaching. Antibiotics post-surgery have specific durations (e.g., 7-10 days); taking until 'running out' risks incomplete treatment or resistance. Avoiding driving , follow-up , and showering are correct. D shows misunderstanding, needing clarification on duration, making it the teachable moment.
Question 5 of 5
A client who had a transurethral resection of the prostate yesterday has a three-way indwelling catheter system with continuous irrigation. Which assessment finding warrants immediate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bright red urine with clots warrants immediate action post-TURP. It suggests active bleeding, needing irrigation adjustment or provider notification, per protocol. Low output , spasms , and mild fever are less urgent. B addresses hemorrhage, making it priority.