ATI LPN
Patient Care Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a young child at a clinic visit for a mild respiratory infection. Koplik spots are noted on the oral mucous membranes. The nurse should then assess which area of the body?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Koplik spots indicate measles; a rash typically follows on the skin.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a 27 year-old client with asthma about their therapeutic regime. Which statement would indicate the need for additional instruction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Exercise should be encouraged with proper asthma control, not limited, indicating misunderstanding.
Question 3 of 5
While caring for a child with Reye's syndrome, the nurse should give which action the highest priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Neurological deterioration (consciousness) is the primary concern in Reye's syndrome.
Question 4 of 5
The primary teaching for a client following an extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy (ESWL) procedure is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High fluid intake flushes stone fragments post-ESWL.
Question 5 of 5
A Hispanic client confides in the nurse that she is concerned that staff may give her newborn the 'evil eye.' The nurse should communicate to other personnel that the appropriate approach is to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In some Hispanic cultures, touching the baby after looking prevents the 'evil eye' (mal de ojo).