ATI LPN
Patient Care Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
In what order would you clean a bathroom?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cleaning order minimizes germ spread. Starting with the bathtub , then sink, and last toilet bowl follows a least-to-most contaminated sequence, per household hygiene principles. Toilet-first risks transferring bacteria. Sink-first options (Choices C, D) may spread sink germs to cleaner areas. PSWs learn this progression to maintain sanitation, especially in care settings, making 'Bathtub, sink, toilet bowl' the correct and logical order.
Question 2 of 5
Passive range of motion exercises primarily prevent:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Passive range of motion (ROM) exercises, where PSWs move limbs, primarily prevent joint contractures by maintaining flexibility in immobile clients, per physical therapy principles. Pressure ulcers relate to repositioning. Muscle atrophy and spasms may benefit, but contractures are the main target. This focus aligns with PSW restorative roles, making 'Joint contractures' the correct primary prevention.
Question 3 of 5
If a newborn infant will be breastfed, the mother should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Breastfeeding success involves hygiene and technique. Washing hands prevents infection, holding close aids latching, stimulating rooting triggers sucking all key steps, per lactation guidance. 'All of the above' combines these, essential for PSWs assisting, making it the correct and complete approach.
Question 4 of 5
When a client is in late stage dementia:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Late-stage dementia clients are frail, and CPR or gastric tubes often fail to improve quality of life, per palliative ethics. CPR effectiveness is low, hospital transfer or tubes may prolong suffering. PSWs follow care plans, making 'Attempting CPR and inserting a gastric tube are not helpful' the correct stance.
Question 5 of 5
A client who repeats everything you say has:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Repeating everything said is echolalia , a symptom in autism or dementia, per speech pathology. Ectomorphic is body type, eclampsia is a seizure condition, and echo phobia is fictional. PSWs note echolalia for reporting, making it the correct term for this behavior.