ATI LPN
Patient Care Technician Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
A school-aged child has had a long leg (hip to ankle) synthetic cast applied 4 hours ago. Which statement from the parent indicates that teaching has been inadequate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Child should not stand until after 72 hours' indicates inadequate teaching. Synthetic casts dry quickly; weight-bearing is often allowed sooner, per provider. Uncovered cast , ice , and elevation are correct. D shows misunderstanding, needing correction.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse has admitted a client with obsessive-compulsive disorder who takes fluoxetine (Prozac). Which comment by the client would indicate that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: I don't need to check my doors 10 times' indicates fluoxetine's effectiveness. OCD involves repetitive behaviors; reduced checking shows decreased compulsions, aligning with SSRI goals. Persistent germ fears , handwashing , or isolation suggest ongoing symptoms. Fluoxetine targets anxiety-driven rituals, not social feelings. A reflects therapeutic response, making it the best indicator.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a 2-day-old infant with a diagnosis of ventricular septal defect (VSD). Which finding should the nurse report immediately to the health care provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sweating during feeding needs immediate reporting in VSD. It indicates heart failure from shunt overload, per pathophysiology, requiring urgent care. Murmur is typical, weight gain minor, and HR 160 normal. D signals decompensation, making it critical.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of epilepsy is admitted for observation after a seizure. Which precaution should the nurse implement to reduce the risk of injury?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ensuring suction equipment is available reduces injury risk post-seizure. It manages secretions, preventing aspiration, per safety standards. High bed/rails increase fall risk, tongue blades are outdated, and restraints harm dignity. C prioritizes airway, making it best.
Question 5 of 5
A fire breaks out in a trash can in the hallway of a medical unit. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pulling the nearest fire alarm is first in a hallway fire. It alerts staff and initiates response (RACE: Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish), per safety protocol. Extinguishing , evacuating , or closing doors follow. A ensures rapid help, making it priority.