ATI LPN
COPD Patient Care Question Questions
Question 1 of 5
A new nurse manager is seeking a mentor in the administrative realm. Which of these characteristics is a priority for the outcome of a positive experience with a mentor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A teacher-coach role by the mentor is the priority for a positive outcome. It provides guidance and skill-building, per leadership development. Clarification and feedback support this, while random assignment risks mismatch. B ensures effective mentorship.
Question 2 of 5
A client calls the nurse with a complaint of sudden deep throbbing leg pain. What is the appropriate first action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maintaining bed rest is the first action for sudden deep leg pain, suggesting DVT. Rest prevents embolism, per vascular nursing. Exercises or ambulation risk dislodging a clot, ice is secondary. B prioritizes safety.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse arranges for a interpreter to facilitate communication between the health care team and a non-English speaking client. To promote therapeutic communication, the appropriate action for the nurse to remember when working with an interpreter is to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Planning that the encounter will take more time promotes therapeutic communication with an interpreter. It allows accurate translation, per cultural competence standards. Verbal/nonverbal , pausing , and speaking slowly help but time is key. C ensures clarity.
Question 4 of 5
A 24 year-old male is admitted with a diagnosis of testicular cancer. The nurse would expect the client to have
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Heaviness in the affected testicle is expected in testicular cancer. A painless mass causing a heavy sensation is typical, per oncology nursing. Discoloration , priapism , or impotence are less common. D guides assessment focus.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is performing a physical assessment on a client who just had an endotracheal tube (ET) inserted. Which finding would call for immediate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Client unable to speak is expected with an ET tube and doesn't require immediate action; however, if misinterpreted, bilateral breath sounds missing would. The question likely intends a critical finding assume typo. A (if absent) would prompt action, per airway standards, but as written, D is normal.