ATI LPN
Patient Care Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
Hydrocephalus often occurs with:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hydrocephalus, excess brain fluid, often occurs with spina bifida , a neural tube defect linked to fluid buildup, per medical texts. Down's , autism , and fetal alcohol syndrome have other features, not typically hydrocephalus. PSWs caring for such conditions recognize this association, making 'Spina bifida' the correct answer.
Question 2 of 5
The PSW may assist a client with medications by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: PSWs assist with medications within scope, like opening bottles , per Ontario guidelines, aiding clients unable to do so. Crushing or injecting requires nursing authority. Increasing doses is prescribing, beyond PSW role. 'Opening the medication bottle' ensures support without overstepping, making it the correct and legal action.
Question 3 of 5
Insulin is a:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Insulin is a hormone from the pancreas, regulating blood sugar, per physiology. It's not sugar , a vitamin , or just protein (Choice D, though it's made of amino acids). PSWs assist with insulin use, making 'Hormone' the correct classification.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
You note that Unit 64 has had a high turnover rate of staff during the past year. In addressing the staff turnover rate, you are:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Workplace violence increases turnover, costing the organization in training and care quality.