ATI LPN
Patient Care Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A symptom of arthritis is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Arthritis causes joint stiffness from inflammation or cartilage loss, per rheumatology. Thirst ties to diabetes. Improved mobility or energy oppose arthritis's pain and limitation. PSWs aid mobility, making 'Joint stiffness' the correct symptom.
Question 2 of 5
A patient who has a history of involvement with drugs and weapons comes up to you in the hallway and asks you a question regarding directions in treatment. When you respond, he moves closer in to you and puts both hands up on either side of your neck. No one else is in the hallway. Your best response at this point is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calmly requesting de-escalates while maintaining safety.
Question 3 of 5
Pain tolerance in an elderly patient with cancer would:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pain tolerance in an elderly cancer patient would be lowered , per the document, due to diminished adaptive capacity from aging and disease. Normal tolerance ignores these factors. Increased tolerance contradicts physiological decline. No effect dismisses cancer's impact. Reduced tolerance reflects heightened sensitivity and fatigue, necessitating tailored pain management, making it correct.
Question 4 of 5
A 46-year-old female with chronic constipation is assessed by the nurse for a bowel training regimen. Which factor indicates further information is needed by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Not discussing bowel habits indicates missing information, per the document, as prior habits and illness-related changes are critical for a tailored regimen. High-bulk diet , adequate fluids , and exercise support training, but without habit history, planning is incomplete. D hinders effective assessment, making it the gap needing attention.
Question 5 of 5
A client was just taken off the ventilator after surgery and has a nasogastric tube draining bile-colored liquids. Which nursing measure will provide the most comfort to the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Frequent oral care with a tooth sponge provides the most comfort post-ventilation with an NG tube. Extubation dries the mouth, and bile drainage adds irritation; sponges clean and moisten effectively, easing discomfort. A and B are unclear (OCR errors), offering no comfort. Glycerin dries mucosa long-term, less effective. C directly improves comfort, aligning with post-surgical care, making it the best measure.