ATI LPN
Patient Care Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
Delaney, one of your staff nurses, confides that Marjorie, another nurse, has been actively telling others that you are incompetent and do not know what you are doing in relation to patient care, and that you lie to the staff about attempts to get more staffing. Delaney says that Marjorie is derogatory towards her in front of others and tells her that she better shape up. Through telephone calls and conversations during breaks, she is recruiting other staff to her position. Delaney confides that most of the staff find you fair, honest, and knowledgeable. Marjories behavior can best be characterized as:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Marjorie's smear campaign and put-downs are classic bullying behaviors.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following should be included in a plan of care for a client who is lactose intolerant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frozen yogurt can be included for lactose-intolerant clients, per the document, as bacterial action reduces lactose, and freezing limits lactase activity, aiding digestion. Eliminating all dairy risks nutrient loss. Milk on an empty stomach worsens symptoms due to rapid transit. Spreading dairy may still exacerbate issues. B balances tolerance and nutrition, making it appropriate.
Question 3 of 5
An eleven-month-old infant is brought to the pediatric clinic. The nurse suspects that the child has iron deficiency anemia. Because iron deficiency anemia is suspected, which of the following is the most important information to obtain from the infant's parents?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Normal dietary intake is most important for suspected iron deficiency anemia in an 11-month-old, per the document, as it reveals if iron-rich foods replaced depleted fetal stores after 4-5 months. Milk-heavy diets lack iron, causing anemia. Sociocultural factors are secondary. Blood in stools suggests bleeding, not typical here. Maternal anemia doesn't directly cause infant anemia. A drives diagnosis, making it key.
Question 4 of 5
An 85 year-old client complains of generalized muscle aches and pains. The first action by the nurse should be
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing severity and location of pain is the first action for an 85-year-old with muscle aches. This establishes a baseline, identifying causes (e.g., arthritis, injury) and guiding care. Ordering analgesics or reassuring skips assessment, risking misdiagnosis. Activity may worsen undiagnosed issues. A follows nursing process, ensuring tailored intervention, making it the initial step.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement by the nurse is appropriate when giving an assignment to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to help a client ambulate for the first time after a colon resection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Have the client sit on the side of the bed' is appropriate for a UAP post-colon resection. Sitting prevents orthostatic hypotension, ensuring safety within UAP scope. Deep breaths treat symptoms, not prevention. Unlimited walking risks overexertion. Pain assessment is RN-only. A ensures safe delegation, making it the best instruction.