ATI LPN
Patient Care Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 4
A client who repeats the same question several times within a few minutes may be experiencing:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Repeating questions within minutes suggests memory loss , a hallmark of cognitive issues like dementia, where short-term recall fails. Poor hearing might cause miscommunication, but repetition over minutes points beyond that. Poor vision affects sight, not memory. Medication reactions could confuse, but memory loss fits this pattern best, per PSW observations in cognitive decline. Conditions like Alzheimer's show this symptom prominently, and PSWs document it for care planning, making 'Memory loss' the correct and most likely explanation.
Question 2 of 4
A symptom of arthritis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Arthritis causes joint stiffness from inflammation or cartilage loss, per rheumatology. Thirst ties to diabetes. Improved mobility or energy oppose arthritis's pain and limitation. PSWs aid mobility, making 'Joint stiffness' the correct symptom.
Question 3 of 4
During coffee and other breaks, Rosalie, the new RN, is shut out of conversations with the other staff. When she approaches other staff on the unit to ask questions, they turn and walk off in the other direction. The behavior of the staff is characteristic of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Shutting out a colleague is an example of horizontal violence among peers.
Question 4 of 4
A patient who has a history of involvement with drugs and weapons comes up to you in the hallway and asks you a question regarding directions in treatment. When you respond, he moves closer in to you and puts both hands up on either side of your neck. No one else is in the hallway. Your best response at this point is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calmly requesting de-escalates while maintaining safety.