ATI LPN
Providing Personal Care and Comfort Questions
Question 1 of 5
Respiratory disease can result in:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Respiratory diseases like COPD cause difficulty breathing from airway obstruction, per pulmonology. Improved breathing , less coughing , or more energy are opposites. PSWs assist with breathing aids, making 'Difficulty breathing' the correct result.
Question 2 of 5
Becky, RN, works as a staff nurse in mental health; Sharon works as a data entry clerk in Admissions; Sarah is an emergency room physician; and Donna is a housekeeper in geriatrics. Which of these four is most at risk for violence and aggression?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nurses, especially in mental health, face the highest violence risk.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for an elderly woman who has had a fractured hip repaired. In the first few days following the surgical repair, which of the following nursing measures will best facilitate the resumption of activities for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encouraging the use of an overhead trapeze best facilitates activity resumption post-hip repair, per the document. It promotes movement in bed and strengthens upper extremities, preparing for ambulation while preventing immobility hazards like muscle atrophy. A wheelchair requires excessive hip flexion early on, risking strain. Family visits boost morale but don't aid physical activity. Sitting out of bed qid also demands too much hip flexion initially; low Fowler's or walker-assisted steps are safer. The trapeze aligns with early rehab goals, enhancing mobility and joint function without overexertion, making it the optimal measure.
Question 4 of 5
A client in a long term care facility complains of pain. The nurse collects data about the client's pain. The first step in pain assessment is for the nurse to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Accepting the client's pain report is the first step in assessment, per the document, validating subjective experience as the gold standard in pain management. Coping methods and location/intensity follow. Status is vague. C ensures trust and accuracy, driving subsequent steps, making it the initial action.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse has been teaching a client with congestive heart failure about proper nutrition. Which of these lunch selections indicates the client has learned about sodium restriction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A glucose sandwich with 2% milk indicates sodium restriction learning. Congestive heart failure requires low sodium to prevent fluid retention; cheese (A, C) and pizza are high-sodium (~500-1000 mg/serving), worsening edema. Glucose (likely a typo for a low-sodium item) and milk (~120 mg/cup) are lower, aligning with restrictions (<2000 mg/day). B best reflects understanding, avoiding sodium-rich options, making it the correct choice.