ATI LPN
Patient Care Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is performing a physical assessment on a client with insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. Which client finding calls for immediate nursing action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diaphoresis and shakiness indicate hypoglycemia, requiring urgent intervention.
Question 2 of 5
A home health nurse is at the home of a client with diabetes and arthritis. The client has difficulty drawing up insulin. It would be most appropriate for the nurse to refer the client to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A PT can address arthritis-related motor issues for insulin administration.
Question 3 of 5
A 19 year-old client is paralyzed in a car accident. Which statement used by the client would indicate to the nurse that the client is using the mechanism of 'suppression'?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Suppression is consciously avoiding discussion, unlike repression .
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client in the late stages of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Which finding would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ALS weakens respiratory muscles, causing shallow breathing in late stages.
Question 5 of 5
For a 6 year-old child hospitalized with moderate edema and mild hypertension associated with acute glomerulonephritis (AGN), which one of the following nursing interventions would be appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypertension in AGN raises seizure risk, necessitating precautions.