ATI LPN
Patient Care Technician Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
An infant weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces at birth. If growth occurs at a normal rate, what would be the expected weight change at 6 months of age?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Infants typically double birth weight by 5-6 months (7 lb 8 oz - ~15 lb).
Question 2 of 5
A client is in the third month of her first pregnancy. During the interview, she tells the nurse that she has several sex partners and is unsure of the identity of the baby's father. Which of the following nursing interventions is a priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Multiple partners increase HIV risk, making screening a priority in early pregnancy.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
The initial response by the nurse to a delusional client who refuses to eat because of a belief that the food is poisoned is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reflecting the delusion encourages discussion without confrontation.
Question 5 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.