ATI LPN
Patient Comfort Questions Shadow Health Questions
Question 1 of 5
Critical thinking is best described as:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Critical thinking solves problems creatively e.g., adjusting care unlike supervision , management , or inventory . PSWs use this e.g., observing for decisions. Misnaming risks rigidity; this fits. This skill enhances care, a PSW strength.
Question 2 of 5
The majority of cold germs are spread through:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cold viruses, like rhinoviruses, primarily spread via hand contact . Hands touch contaminated surfaces (e.g., doorknobs) and then the face, transferring germs to mucous membranes. Studies, such as from the CDC, show this is the dominant transmission route, outpacing others. Kissing can spread germs but is less common due to limited frequency. Sneezing and coughing release droplets, a factor in flu, but colds rely more on contact. Sharing utensils is a risk but secondary to hands, as direct touch occurs more often. Handwashing's emphasis in prevention underscores hand contact's role, making it the correct answer for cold germ spread in everyday settings.
Question 3 of 5
This type of tissue anchors, connects and supports other body tissues:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Connective tissue anchors, connects, and supports other tissues, including bone, cartilage, and blood, providing structural integrity. Muscle tissue contracts for movement, not support. Nerve tissue conducts signals, not physical support. Epithelial tissue covers surfaces, not connects internally. Connective tissue's diverse roles binding organs, supporting bones are detailed in histology, vital for PSWs in understanding body stability and injury care, making it the correct answer over tissues with specialized, non-supportive functions.
Question 4 of 5
The outer layer of the skin is called the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The epidermis is the skin's outer layer, a protective barrier of dead and living cells against pathogens and water loss. The dermis lies beneath, supporting with blood vessels. Integument refers to the entire skin system, not a layer. Myelin is nerve insulation, unrelated to skin. PSWs need this knowledge for wound care, and anatomy texts confirm the epidermis as the topmost layer, making it the correct term over deeper or broader options.
Question 5 of 5
Unusual or inappropriate activity in bank accounts, including signatures that do not resemble the account owner's signature, indicate concern of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Unusual bank account activity, like forged signatures, points to financial abuse , where someone exploits a client's resources, a common elder abuse form. Physical abuse involves bodily harm, not finances. Psychological abuse affects emotions, not accounts directly. Sexual abuse involves inappropriate physical acts, unrelated to money. PSWs must recognize financial exploitation signs, per abuse training, and this matches legal and care definitions, making 'Financial abuse' the correct concern.