ATI LPN
Patient Care Technician Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with Meniere's disease. When teaching the client about the disease, the nurse should explain that the client should avoid foods high in
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sodium exacerbates fluid retention in Meniere's, worsening vertigo.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 75 year old client in congestive heart failure. Which finding suggests that digitalis levels should be reviewed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Extreme fatigue can signal digitalis toxicity, especially in the elderly with CHF.
Question 3 of 5
A 67 year-old client with non-insulin dependent diabetes should be instructed to contact the out-patient clinic immediately if the following findings are present
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An open wound risks infection, a serious complication in diabetes requiring prompt attention.
Question 4 of 5
The community health nurse has been caring for an adolescent with a history of morbid obesity, asthma, and hypertension, and is 22 weeks pregnant. Which of these lab reports need to be called to the teen's provider within the next hour?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low magnesium and high creatinine suggest renal dysfunction, urgent in pregnancy.
Question 5 of 5
A client is admitted for COPD. Which findings would require the nurse's immediate attention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Restlessness and confusion suggest hypoxemia or hypercapnia, critical in COPD.