ATI LPN
Patient Care Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
A partner is concerned because the client frequently daydreams about moving to Arizona to get away from the pollution and crowding in southern California. The nurse explains that
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fantasies can gratify unconscious wishes or prepare for future events' explains daydreaming. Per psychology, it's a coping mechanism, not dissociation , conversion , or isolation . A fits mental health context, making it the best explanation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing with a client how to collect a clean catch urine specimen. What is the appropriate sequence to teach the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clean the meatus, begin voiding, then catch urine stream' is the correct sequence. Cleaning reduces contamination, initial voiding clears bacteria, midstream collection ensures accuracy, per protocol. Other options (B, C, D) risk contamination. A aligns with standards, making it appropriate.
Question 3 of 5
Which blood serum finding in a client with diabetic ketoacidosis alerts the nurse that immediate action is required?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: pH below 7.3 alerts for immediate action in DKA. Acidosis (pH <7.35) signals severe metabolic imbalance, needing urgent correction. Potassium , HCT , and PaO2 are secondary. A drives intervention, making it critical.
Question 4 of 5
A two year-old child is brought to the provider's office with a chief complaint of mild diarrhea for two days. Nutritional counseling by the nurse should include which statement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Continue regular diet and include oral rehydration fluids' is best for mild diarrhea. It maintains nutrition, corrects fluids, per AAP. Clear liquids , BRAT , or NPO risk imbalance. B supports recovery, making it correct.
Question 5 of 5
A client who has been diagnosed with angina has been placed on the beta blocker atenolol (Tenormin). Later in the day the client says to the nurse, 'I don't understand why I have to take this pill when my chest doesn't hurt now.' Which reply by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This medication will help to prevent chest pain' is most appropriate. Atenolol reduces heart rate and demand, preventing angina per its beta-blocker action. Offering PRN meds ignores prophylaxis, strengthening is inaccurate, and breathing is unrelated. A educates on purpose, aligning with treatment goals, making it the best reply.