ATI LPN
Patient Comfort Questions Shadow Health Questions
Question 1 of 5
An item commonly found in the home that can be substituted for a non-abrasive cleaner is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Non-abrasive cleaners gently remove dirt without scratching. Vinegar is acidic, potentially harsh. Baking powder is mildly abrasive and absorbent, safely cleaning surfaces like sinks, a common household substitute. Salt is too gritty, and rubbing alcohol disinfects but doesn't clean broadly. PSW household management includes safe alternatives, and baking powder's versatility makes it the correct choice over harsher options.
Question 2 of 5
The first step in effective care planning is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Care planning starts with identifying needs , assessing what the client requires (e.g., mobility, hygiene), per nursing process models like ADPIE. Goals follow needs. Deadlines and resources come later. PSWs contribute to this initial step, ensuring tailored care, making 'Identifying needs' the correct first action.
Question 3 of 5
When bottle feeding a newborn you should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bottle feeding newborns requires safety. Tilting the bottle ensures formula fills the nipple, preventing air swallowing, per infant care guidelines. Burping every 5 minutes is excessive. Saving formula risks bacteria. Propping is a choking hazard. PSWs follow this technique, making it the correct method.
Question 4 of 5
When a client or family ask you how long their loved one has to live, it is best to say:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: PSWs lack authority to predict death. Saying 'I don't know' is honest, deferring to experts, per scope. Choice B shifts abruptly, C involves the nurse well, and D is true but vague. The key picks 'A', aligning with PSW limits, making it the correct response.
Question 5 of 5
A traumatic brain injury can cause:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) disrupts brain function, causing memory problems from hippocampal damage, difficulty speaking from Broca's area impact, and personality changes from frontal lobe injury all documented in neurology. 'All of the above' reflects TBI's broad effects, per rehab studies. PSWs support clients with these varied deficits, making it the correct and comprehensive answer.