ATI LPN
Patient Care Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a child with suspected lead poisoning. Which of the following assessments is the nurse most likely to find?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lead poisoning often causes neurobehavioral issues like sleep disturbances in children.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse who is a native English speaker admits an elderly Mexican-American migrant worker after an accident that occurred during work. To facilitate communication the nurse should initially
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing English proficiency first determines the need for further communication aids.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing foot care instructions to a client with arterial insufficiency. The nurse would identify the need for additional teaching if the client stated
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Trimming corns/calluses risks injury in arterial insufficiency; professional care is needed.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse manager is using the technique of brainstorming to help solve a problem. One nurse criticizes another nurse's contribution and begins to find objections to the suggestion. The nurse manager's best response is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Brainstorming requires nonjudgmental idea collection; criticism stifles creativity.
Question 5 of 5
A 6 month-old infant who is being treated for developmental dysplasia of the hip has been placed in a hip spica cast. The nurse should teach the parents to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Monitoring for swelling ensures circulation isn't compromised by the cast.