ATI LPN
Patient Care Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Pain tolerance in an elderly patient with cancer would:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pain tolerance in an elderly cancer patient would be lowered , per the document, due to diminished adaptive capacity from aging and disease. Normal tolerance ignores these factors. Increased tolerance contradicts physiological decline. No effect dismisses cancer's impact. Reduced tolerance reflects heightened sensitivity and fatigue, necessitating tailored pain management, making it correct.
Question 2 of 5
A client was just taken off the ventilator after surgery and has a nasogastric tube draining bile-colored liquids. Which nursing measure will provide the most comfort to the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Frequent oral care with a tooth sponge provides the most comfort post-ventilation with an NG tube. Extubation dries the mouth, and bile drainage adds irritation; sponges clean and moisten effectively, easing discomfort. A and B are unclear (OCR errors), offering no comfort. Glycerin dries mucosa long-term, less effective. C directly improves comfort, aligning with post-surgical care, making it the best measure.
Question 3 of 5
The home care nurse has been managing a client for 6 weeks. What is the best method to determine the quality of care provided by a home health care aide assigned to assist with the care of this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Determining if care aligns with the plan best assesses quality. It ensures clinical goals are met, beyond satisfaction , which may miss gaps. Timeliness and documentation support but don't measure outcome. B objectively evaluates effectiveness, making it the top method.
Question 4 of 5
A staff nurse complains to the nurse manager that an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) consistently leaves the work area untidy and does not restock supplies. The best initial response by the nurse manager is which of these statements?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: I can assure you that I will look into the matter' is the best initial response. It commits to investigation, maintaining authority while addressing the issue. Conference or meeting delays action. Direct confrontation risks conflict. B ensures follow-up, making it the manager's first step.
Question 5 of 5
A client is receiving an intravenous (IV) infusion for pain control. When caring for this client, which one of these actions can the RN safely assign to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking the IV site for drainage and loose tape can be safely assigned to a UAP. It's observational, within scope, unlike pain assessment , pump adjustment , or ambulation (D, needing more skill). C supports RN monitoring, making it delegable.