ATI LPN
Patient Care Technician Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client has been receiving dexamethasone (Decadron) for control of cerebral edema. Which of the following assessments would indicate that the treatment is effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Improved motor response indicates reduced cerebral edema and pressure.
Question 2 of 5
For which of the following mother-baby pairs should the nurse review the Coombs' test in preparation for administering Rho immune globulin within 72 hours of birth?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rh-negative mother with Rh-positive baby risks sensitization; Coombs' test confirms antibody presence before RhoGAM.
Question 3 of 5
What is the major purpose of community health research?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Community health research aims to broadly characterize population health trends.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with Meniere's disease. When teaching the client about the disease, the nurse should explain that the client should avoid foods high in
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sodium exacerbates fluid retention in Meniere's, worsening vertigo.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse manager identifies that time spent by staff in charting is excessive, requiring overtime for completion. The nurse manager states that 'staff will form a task force to investigate and develop potential solutions to the problem, and report on this at the next staff meeting.' The nurse manager's leadership style is best described as
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Involving staff in problem-solving reflects a participative (democratic) leadership style.