ATI LPN
Providing Personal Care and Comfort Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who states her last menstrual period was March 16, and she has missed one period. She reports episodes of nausea and vomiting. Pregnancy is confirmed by a urine test. What will the nurse calculate as the estimated date of delivery (EDD)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: February 11 is the EDD. Naegele's rule for LMP March 16: add 7 days (March 23), subtract 3 months (December 23), add 1 year (2026, per March 17, 2025 context). April 8 is too early, January 15 off, December 23 too soon. C fits gestation, making it correct.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse from the maternity unit is floated to the critical care unit because of staff shortage on the evening shift. Which client would be appropriate to assign to this nurse? A client with
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An MI free from pain and dysrhythmias suits a maternity RN. Stable care aligns with general skills, unlike dopamine , acute trach , or pacemaker , needing critical care expertise. B ensures safety.
Question 3 of 5
An unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP), who usually works on a surgical unit is assigned to float to a pediatric unit. Which question by the charge nurse would be most appropriate when making delegation decisions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: What type of care do you give on the surgical unit and what ages?' is most appropriate. It assesses relevant experience, unlike tenure , comfort , or skills list . B ensures safe delegation.
Question 4 of 5
A client with moderate persistent asthma is admitted for a minor surgical procedure. On admission the peak flow meter is measured at 480 liters/minute. Post-operatively the client is complaining of chest tightness. The peak flow has dropped to 200 liters/minute. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering prn albuterol is first for asthma with peak flow drop to 200 L/min. Bronchoconstriction needs rapid relief; albuterol opens airways, per protocol. Notification , oxygen , or repeat delay care. B prioritizes airway, making it initial.
Question 5 of 5
A client is admitted to the emergency room following an acute asthma attack. Which of the following assessments would be expected by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diffuse expiratory wheezing is expected in an acute asthma attack. Bronchoconstriction causes this, per pathophysiology. Cough , inhaler failure , and fever may occur but aren't universal. A is classic, making it correct.