ATI LPN
Patient Care Technician Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse from the surgical department is reassigned to the pediatric unit. The charge nurse should recognize that the child at highest risk for cardiac arrest and is the least likely to be assigned to this nurse is which child?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prolonged hypoxemia poses the highest cardiac arrest risk, requiring experienced care.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 10 year-old on admission to the burn unit. One assessment parameter that will indicate that the child has adequate fluid replacement is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urine output of 0.5-1 ml/kg/hr (30 ml/hr for a 10-year-old) indicates adequate hydration.
Question 3 of 5
What is the purpose of using a warm compress on a patient's sore muscles?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A warm compress increases blood flow and relaxes sore muscles by dilating blood vessels, delivering oxygen and nutrients to the area, and easing tension. This promotes healing and reduces stiffness, common in patients with muscle soreness from immobility or injury. Inducing sleep might be a byproduct of relaxation, but it's not the primary aim. Cooling the area requires a cold compress, not warm, and is used for different purposes like reducing swelling. Minimizing repositioning isn't relevant warmth targets muscle relief, not positioning needs. Nurses apply this intervention to enhance comfort and support recovery, leveraging heat's physiological benefits effectively.
Question 4 of 5
When assisting a patient with a cane, which side should the nurse stand on?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Standing on the side opposite the patient's weaker leg when assisting with a cane provides optimal support, as the cane is typically held on the stronger side to bear weight, while the nurse stabilizes the weaker side. Standing opposite the stronger leg reduces assistance where it's most needed. Any side ignores biomechanics, risking imbalance. Directly in front obstructs the path and hinders movement. This positioning leverages the cane's role as a weight-bearing aid, ensuring safety and confidence during ambulation, a critical nursing consideration for mobility-impaired patients.
Question 5 of 5
When applying elastic stockings to a patient's legs, what should the nurse ensure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying elastic stockings in the morning ensures they're put on before dependent edema worsens from gravity, maximizing their role in promoting venous return and preventing clots. Rolling them down to the ankles negates their purpose full leg coverage is key. Tightness matters, but fit must be correct, not excessive, to avoid constriction. Loose stockings fail to compress adequately, reducing effectiveness. Nurses time this intervention when swelling is minimal, aligning with circulatory needs and enhancing patient comfort and safety throughout the day.