ATI LPN
Providing Personal Care and Comfort Questions
Question 1 of 5
A practical nurse (PN) from the pediatric unit is assigned to work in a critical care unit. Which client assignment would be appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A 35-year-old in balanced traction 6 days post-MVA is appropriate for a PN. Stable orthopedic care aligns with PN skills, unlike critical trauma , acute stroke , or cardiac arrest , which need RN expertise. D matches PN scope, making it suitable.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who states her last menstrual period was March 16, and she has missed one period. She reports episodes of nausea and vomiting. Pregnancy is confirmed by a urine test. What will the nurse calculate as the estimated date of delivery (EDD)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: February 11 is the EDD. Naegele's rule for LMP March 16: add 7 days (March 23), subtract 3 months (December 23), add 1 year (2026, per March 17, 2025 context). April 8 is too early, January 15 off, December 23 too soon. C fits gestation, making it correct.
Question 3 of 5
While the nurse is administering medications to a client, the client states 'I do not want to take that medicine today.' Which of the following responses by the nurse would be best?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Is there a reason why you don't want to take your medicine?' is best. It respects autonomy, explores rationale, and informs care, per ethics. Skipping dismisses importance, calling escalates prematurely, consequences assumes ignorance. C fosters dialogue, making it the top response.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse from the maternity unit is floated to the critical care unit because of staff shortage on the evening shift. Which client would be appropriate to assign to this nurse? A client with
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An MI free from pain and dysrhythmias suits a maternity RN. Stable care aligns with general skills, unlike dopamine , acute trach , or pacemaker , needing critical care expertise. B ensures safety.
Question 5 of 5
An unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP), who usually works on a surgical unit is assigned to float to a pediatric unit. Which question by the charge nurse would be most appropriate when making delegation decisions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: What type of care do you give on the surgical unit and what ages?' is most appropriate. It assesses relevant experience, unlike tenure , comfort , or skills list . B ensures safe delegation.