ATI LPN
Providing Personal Care and Comfort Questions
Question 1 of 5
The five senses are:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The five senses vision, hearing, touch, smell, taste are the human body's primary sensory inputs, processed by specialized organs (eyes, ears, skin, nose, tongue). Choice B mixes ambulation (movement) with senses, which isn't sensory. Choice C includes activities (feeding, dressing) and communication, not senses. Choice D lists organs but omits their functions (e.g., touch via skin, not stomach). Basic physiology, foundational in PSW training, defines these five as the standard sensory modalities, critical for assessing client perception, making 'Vision, hearing, touch, smell, taste' the correct and complete set.
Question 2 of 5
The primary health risk of a mild skin injury is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A mild skin injury, like a scratch, breaches the protective barrier, making infection the primary risk as bacteria enter, potentially worsening if untreated. Gangrene is a severe outcome, not immediate. Fluid loss applies to burns, not mild injuries. Nerve damage is unlikely unless deeper. PSWs prioritize cleaning wounds to prevent infection, per basic first aid and infection control principles, making it the correct and most immediate concern.
Question 3 of 5
When the number of calories ingested is insufficient for the client's basal metabolic rate, the client will:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calories below basal metabolic rate (BMR) the energy needed at rest cause the body to use stored fat or muscle, leading to weight loss . Weight gain requires excess calories. Anorexia is a disorder, not a direct result. Sleeping more may occur but isn't primary. Nutrition science, key for PSWs managing diets, shows insufficient intake depletes reserves, making 'Lose weight' the correct physiological outcome.
Question 4 of 5
Nutrients used primarily to build and repair body tissues are:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Proteins, vitamins, and minerals build and repair tissues proteins form structures, vitamins aid processes, minerals strengthen bones per nutrition science. Carbs and fats provide energy, not repair. Fats and water support other functions. Iron and fats are too narrow. PSWs ensure these nutrients for healing, making 'Proteins, vitamins, and minerals' the correct tissue-building trio.
Question 5 of 5
Prior to any personal care procedure being completed, the PSW should always:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Handwashing before procedures prevents infection, a universal precaution in PSW practice per CDC or Health Canada guidelines. Reporting isn't always required first. Consent is assumed in care plans unless refused. Completing flow sheets follows the task. Hygiene is foundational, making 'Wash his/her hands' the correct initial step.