ATI LPN
Patient Care Technician Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
In reviewing the assessment data of a client suspected of having diabetes insipidus, the nurse expects which of the following after a water deprivation test?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diabetes insipidus prevents urine concentration, leaving specific gravity unchanged.
Question 5 of 5
You are teaching a client about the patient controlled analgesia (PCA) planned for post-operative care. Which statement indicates further teaching may be needed by the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PCA allows self-dosing; calling the nurse first shows misunderstanding.