ATI LPN
Patient Care Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is discussing negativity with the parents of a 30 month-old child. How should the nurse tell the parents to best respond to this behavior?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Use patience and a sense of humor' is best for a 30-month-old's negativity. It aligns with toddler autonomy development, per Erikson, avoiding power struggles. Time out escalates, permissiveness lacks guidance, and authority may overwhelm. C fosters positive discipline.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse aide is taking care of a 2 year-old child with Wilm's tumor. The nurse aide asks the nurse why there is a sign above the bed that says DO NOT PALPATE THE ABDOMEN? The best response by the nurse would be made to the statements:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Touching the abdomen could cause cancer cells to spread' is the best response. Palpation risks rupturing a Wilms' tumor, per oncology nursing, potentially disseminating cells. B is unclear, C and D are incorrect. A educates accurately.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is speaking to a group of parents and elementary school teachers about care for children with rheumatic fever. It is a priority to emphasize that
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clumsiness and behavior changes should be reported' is the priority in rheumatic fever. These signal chorea or carditis, per pediatric cardiology, requiring urgent evaluation. Schooling , duration , and play are secondary. D prevents complications.
Question 4 of 5
A client has a chest tube inserted following a left lower lobectomy required by a stab wound to the chest. While repositioning the client, the nurse notices 200 cc of dark, red fluid flows into the collection chamber of the chest drain. What is the most appropriate nursing action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Continuing to monitor the rate of drainage is most appropriate. 200 cc of dark red fluid post-lobectomy is expected initially, per surgical nursing. Clamping risks tension pneumothorax, calling or transfusion is premature without trends. D assesses stability.
Question 5 of 5
Several clients are admitted to an adult medical unit. For which client condition(s) would the nurse institute airborne precautions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A positive PPD with abnormal chest X-ray requires airborne precautions. It suggests active TB, per CDC guidelines, needing isolation. CMV , viral pneumonia , and carcinoma don't typically require airborne. B prevents TB spread.