ATI LPN
Patient Care Technician Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse assigns an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to care for a client with a musculoskeletal disorder. The client ambulates with a leg splint. Which task requires supervision of the UAP?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reporting redness over a joint requires supervision. It involves assessment, beyond UAP scope; RN must interpret. Monitoring response is RN-only, but encouragement and transfers are delegable. A ensures RN oversight, making it the supervised task.
Question 2 of 5
A client with congestive heart failure is newly admitted to home health care. The nurse discovers that the client has not been following the prescribed diet. What would be the most appropriate nursing action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Discussing diet to learn reasons is most appropriate. It explores barriers (e.g., access, understanding), informing care, per nursing process. Discharge is premature, notification skips assessment, Meals-on-Wheels assumes solution. C addresses root causes, making it the best action.
Question 3 of 5
The nursing student is discussing with a preceptor the delegation of tasks to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Assigning which of these tasks to a UAP indicates the student needs further teaching about the delegation process?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Collecting an AFB sputum specimen indicates need for teaching. It's a skilled task beyond UAP scope, unlike ambulation , feeding , or discharge care . D risks safety, needing RN oversight.
Question 4 of 5
A client has been hospitalized after an automobile accident. A full leg cast was applied in the emergency room. The most important reason for the nurse to elevate the casted leg is to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevating the casted leg improves venous return . Post-trauma swelling impairs flow, risking edema; elevation reduces pressure, preventing complications. Comfort , drying , and skin are secondary. D addresses physiology, making it critical.
Question 5 of 5
A school-aged child has had a long leg (hip to ankle) synthetic cast applied 4 hours ago. Which statement from the parent indicates that teaching has been inadequate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Child should not stand until after 72 hours' indicates inadequate teaching. Synthetic casts dry quickly; weight-bearing is often allowed sooner, per provider. Uncovered cast , ice , and elevation are correct. D shows misunderstanding, needing correction.