ATI LPN
Patient Care Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with a deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following signs and/or symptoms would the nurse anticipate finding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: DVT causes localized swelling from venous obstruction.
Question 2 of 5
A 19 year-old client is paralyzed in a car accident. Which statement used by the client would indicate to the nurse that the client is using the mechanism of 'suppression'?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Suppression is consciously avoiding discussion, unlike repression .
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client in the late stages of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Which finding would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ALS weakens respiratory muscles, causing shallow breathing in late stages.
Question 4 of 5
For a 6 year-old child hospitalized with moderate edema and mild hypertension associated with acute glomerulonephritis (AGN), which one of the following nursing interventions would be appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypertension in AGN raises seizure risk, necessitating precautions.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with cirrhosis of the liver with ascites. When instructing nursing assistants in the care of the client, the nurse should emphasize that the client
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ambulation and sitting promote comfort and circulation, balanced with ascites management.