ATI LPN
Patient Care Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a 4 month-old infant. Which motor skill would the nurse anticipate finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Holding a rattle is anticipated at 4 months. Per development, grasp reflex matures, allowing this skill. Banging blocks (B, 9 months), drinking (C, 6-12 months), or waving (D, 9-12 months) are later. A matches milestones, making it correct.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is responsible for several elderly clients, including a client on bed rest with a skin tear and hematoma from a fall 2 days ago. What is the best care assignment for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Supervising a nursing assistant for skin care is best. Skin tears need RN oversight, but UAP can assist, unlike total RN care , self-care , or full delegation . D balances skill and safety.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is reviewing with a client how to collect a clean catch urine specimen. What is the appropriate sequence to teach the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clean the meatus, begin voiding, then catch urine stream' is the correct sequence. Cleaning reduces contamination, initial voiding clears bacteria, midstream collection ensures accuracy, per protocol. Other options (B, C, D) risk contamination. A aligns with standards, making it appropriate.
Question 4 of 5
Which blood serum finding in a client with diabetic ketoacidosis alerts the nurse that immediate action is required?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: pH below 7.3 alerts for immediate action in DKA. Acidosis (pH <7.35) signals severe metabolic imbalance, needing urgent correction. Potassium , HCT , and PaO2 are secondary. A drives intervention, making it critical.
Question 5 of 5
A two year-old child is brought to the provider's office with a chief complaint of mild diarrhea for two days. Nutritional counseling by the nurse should include which statement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Continue regular diet and include oral rehydration fluids' is best for mild diarrhea. It maintains nutrition, corrects fluids, per AAP. Clear liquids , BRAT , or NPO risk imbalance. B supports recovery, making it correct.