ATI LPN
Shadow Health Patient Comfort Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Someone who relies on another person(s) for support and assistance is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A dependent person relies on aid e.g., ADLs unlike independent , interdependent , or self-determined . PSWs support this e.g., bathing for needs. Misnaming risks mismatch; this fits. This defines care scope, a PSW focus.
Question 2 of 5
Fowler's position is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fowler's position involves elevating the head of the bed 45-60 degrees, aiding multiple conditions. It relaxes abdominal muscles , easing breathing by reducing diaphragm pressure, beneficial for respiratory issues. It's not the back-lying (supine) position , which is flat. It's widely used for respiratory and heart disorders , like COPD or heart failure, to improve lung expansion and reduce cardiac strain. Combining A and C captures its dual purpose, as evidenced in nursing texts and PSW practice for clients needing breathing or circulatory support, making it the most comprehensive and correct description.
Question 3 of 5
The pituitary gland, the thyroid gland, the pancreas are all part of the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The pituitary, thyroid, and pancreas are glands of the endocrine system , releasing hormones (e.g., growth hormone, thyroxine, insulin) into the bloodstream to regulate body functions. The reproductive system involves sex organs, not these glands broadly. The circulatory system transports blood, not hormone production. The respiratory system manages breathing, unrelated to glandular secretion. Endocrine system knowledge is crucial for PSWs monitoring conditions like diabetes, and its inclusion of these glands aligns with anatomical definitions, making it the correct system.
Question 4 of 5
Oral hygiene should be given to an unconscious person:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Unconscious clients can't swallow or clear saliva, risking aspiration or infection, so frequent oral care is vital. Once a day or per shift is too infrequent, allowing bacteria buildup. When the PSW has time lacks urgency. Every two hours keeps the mouth moist and clean, preventing complications like pneumonia, a standard in critical care protocols. PSWs follow this to maintain health in vulnerable clients, making it the correct frequency based on evidence-based practice.
Question 5 of 5
A client's call bell goes unanswered, and the client's son finds the client lying on sheets soaked with urine. This is an example of which of the following:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Leaving a client in soiled sheets due to an unanswered call bell is neglect , a failure to provide basic care needs like hygiene, causing discomfort or health risks. Emotional abuse involves verbal or psychological harm, not physical neglect. Physical abuse requires intentional injury, not omission. Malpractice implies professional error, beyond simple neglect. PSW standards classify this as neglect, a reportable issue, making it the correct category for this care lapse.