ATI LPN
Patient Care Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with Parkinson's disease. The client spends over 1 hour to dress for scheduled therapies. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take in this situation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Allowing time supports autonomy despite bradykinesia in Parkinson's.
Question 2 of 5
In addition to disturbances in mental awareness and orientation, a client with cognitive impairment is also likely to show loss of ability in
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cognitive impairment affects higher functions like learning and judgment.
Question 3 of 5
Which behavioral characteristic describes the domestic abuser?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Low self-esteem is a common trait in abusers, driving control-seeking behavior.
Question 4 of 5
The parents of a newborn male with hypospadias want their child circumcised. The best response by the nurse would be to inform them that
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Foreskin is preserved for hypospadias repair, delaying circumcision.
Question 5 of 5
A client complained of nausea, a metallic taste in her mouth, and fine hand tremors 2 hours after her first dose of lithium carbonate (Lithane). What is the nurse's best explanation of these findings?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Early lithium side effects (nausea, tremors) are common and usually transient.