ATI LPN
Patient Care Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client on mechanical ventilation. When performing endotracheal suctioning, the nurse will avoid hypoxia by
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hyperoxygenation prevents hypoxia during suctioning by pre-oxygenating the lungs.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse uses the DRG (Diagnosis Related Group) manual to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: DRGs categorize diagnoses for hospital reimbursement purposes.
Question 3 of 5
A 74 year-old male is admitted due to inability to void. He has a history of an enlarged prostate and has not voided in 14 hours. When assessing for bladder distention, the best method for the nurse to use is to assess for
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bladder distention presents as a palpable swelling above the pubis.
Question 4 of 5
While performing an initial assessment on a newborn following a breech delivery, the nurse suspects hip dislocation. Which of the following is most suggestive of the abnormality?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asymmetry (e.g., uneven gluteal folds) strongly suggests hip dislocation.
Question 5 of 5
A Hispanic client refuses emergency room treatment until a curandero is called. The nurse understands that this person brings what to situations of illness?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A curandero provides holistic folk healing in Hispanic culture.