ATI LPN
Patient Care Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client is receiving an intravenous (IV) infusion for pain control. When caring for this client, which one of these actions can the RN safely assign to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking the IV site for drainage and loose tape can be safely assigned to a UAP. It's observational, within scope, unlike pain assessment , pump adjustment , or ambulation (D, needing more skill). C supports RN monitoring, making it delegable.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse receives a report on an older adult client with middle stage dementia. What information suggests the nurse should do immediate follow up rather than delegate care to the nursing assistant? The client
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Minimal responsiveness requires immediate RN follow-up. In dementia, it signals acute decline (e.g., hypoxia), beyond nursing assistant scope. Minor respiratory , heart rate , or BP changes are delegable. C demands RN skill, making it the priority.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
Following change-of-shift report on an orthopedic unit, which client should the nurse see first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The 72-year-old 2 hours post-hip replacement needs first attention. Early post-op risks (e.g., bleeding) require RN assessment, unlike stable 16-year-old , chronic 20-year-old , or pre-op 75-year-old . C prioritizes acuity, making it urgent.
Question 5 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.