ATI LPN
Patient Care Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Determining whether the client has coughed at night involves which sense?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hearing detects coughing e.g., sound unlike vision , touch , or smell . PSWs use this e.g., listening for reports. Misnaming risks missed cues; hearing fits. This observation aids care, a PSW skill in monitoring.
Question 2 of 5
Knocking and requesting to enter a client's room supports the client's right to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Privacy is upheld by knocking e.g., control unlike confidentiality , assistance , or services . PSWs respect this e.g., permission for dignity. Errors risk intrusion; this fits. This right ensures autonomy, a PSW ethic.
Question 3 of 5
Laws designed to protect employees from injuries and accidents in the workplace are covered under the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Workplace safety laws are critical for protecting healthcare workers like PSWs from hazards such as lifting injuries or exposure to pathogens. The Health Disciplines Act historically regulated specific professions but isn't focused on general safety. The Regulated Health Professions Act governs professional practice standards, not workplace safety broadly. The Substitute Decision Maker Act deals with consent for incapacitated individuals, unrelated to employee protection. The Occupational Health and Safety Act , however, is a key Canadian law (e.g., Ontario's OHSA) mandating safe working conditions, including training, equipment use, and hazard reporting. It directly applies to PSWs by ensuring employers mitigate risks, making it the correct legislative framework for this context.
Question 4 of 5
When applying a transfer belt, it should be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A transfer belt assists safe client movement, requiring proper application for effectiveness. Applied next to the skin ensures a secure grip without slipping, aligning with manufacturer guidelines and PSW training, which emphasize direct contact for stability during transfers. Tightened snugly risks discomfort or injury if too tight, while loose over clothing may slide, reducing control. Buckling in the back is impractical for quick access and support. Applied correctly against the skin, the belt provides a firm base for lifting or guiding, minimizing fall risk and ensuring safety, making it the standard and correct method.
Question 5 of 5
Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart are:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Arteries carry blood away from the heart, delivering oxygen-rich blood (except pulmonary arteries) to tissues, driven by heart pressure. Veins return blood to the heart, often oxygen-poor. Capillaries connect arteries and veins for exchange, not directional flow. Valves regulate flow within vessels, not vessels themselves. Circulatory anatomy, essential for PSWs taking vital signs, defines arteries by their outward role, confirmed by texts like Marieb's, making 'Arteries' the correct vessel type.