ATI LPN
Patient Care Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client was just taken off the ventilator after surgery and has a nasogastric tube draining bile-colored liquids. Which nursing measure will provide the most comfort to the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Frequent oral care with a tooth sponge provides the most comfort post-ventilation with an NG tube. Extubation dries the mouth, and bile drainage adds irritation; sponges clean and moisten effectively, easing discomfort. A and B are unclear (OCR errors), offering no comfort. Glycerin dries mucosa long-term, less effective. C directly improves comfort, aligning with post-surgical care, making it the best measure.
Question 2 of 5
A staff nurse complains to the nurse manager that an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) consistently leaves the work area untidy and does not restock supplies. The best initial response by the nurse manager is which of these statements?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: I can assure you that I will look into the matter' is the best initial response. It commits to investigation, maintaining authority while addressing the issue. Conference or meeting delays action. Direct confrontation risks conflict. B ensures follow-up, making it the manager's first step.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
An appropriate treatment goal for a client with anxiety would be to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Learning self-help techniques is an appropriate anxiety goal. It empowers long-term coping, per CBT principles, unlike venting , reality contact (B, psychosis-related), or desensitization (D, trauma-specific). C fosters independence, making it the best goal.
Question 5 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.