ATI LPN
Providing Personal Care and Comfort Questions
Question 1 of 4
A client is restless and wanders at night this is called:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Restlessness and wandering at night in dementia clients is sundowning , a late-day agitation pattern, per neurological studies. Delirium is acute confusion, not time-specific. Stroke or heart attack are physical events, not behavioral. PSWs manage sundowning with routine and calm, recognizing its prevalence in Alzheimer's, making 'Sundowning' the correct term for this behavior.
Question 2 of 4
Respiratory disease can result in:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Respiratory diseases like COPD cause difficulty breathing from airway obstruction, per pulmonology. Improved breathing , less coughing , or more energy are opposites. PSWs assist with breathing aids, making 'Difficulty breathing' the correct result.
Question 3 of 4
You are part of a multidisciplinary team that is charged with designing a workplace safety plan for your healthcare organization. This team has been established in response to increases in reports of violence and aggression. You begin by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Surveying staff identifies root causes of violence and dissatisfaction.
Question 4 of 4
Becky, RN, works as a staff nurse in mental health; Sharon works as a data entry clerk in Admissions; Sarah is an emergency room physician; and Donna is a housekeeper in geriatrics. Which of these four is most at risk for violence and aggression?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nurses, especially in mental health, face the highest violence risk.