ATI LPN
Patient Care Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to discharge a client who has had outpatient surgery. Which statement by the client indicates the need for further discharge teaching by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: I'll take my antibiotic until I run out in 2 weeks' indicates need for more teaching. Antibiotics post-surgery have specific durations (e.g., 7-10 days); taking until 'running out' risks incomplete treatment or resistance. Avoiding driving , follow-up , and showering are correct. D shows misunderstanding, needing clarification on duration, making it the teachable moment.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of atrial fibrillation is receiving warfarin (Coumadin). Which statement by the client indicates the need for further teaching by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: I can take ibuprofen if I have a headache' indicates need for teaching. Ibuprofen increases bleeding risk with warfarin, per pharmacology; acetaminophen is safer. Blood checks , avoiding greens , and reporting bruising are correct. C risks harm, making it the teachable moment.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is performing a pre-kindergarten physical on a 5 year-old. The last series of vaccines will be administered. What is the preferred site for injection by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The preferred site for injection in a 5-year-old is the vastus lateralis . This muscle, located on the anterolateral thigh, is well-developed in children, has minimal major nerves or blood vessels, and can accommodate vaccine volumes, per pediatric nursing standards. Vastus intermedius is deeper and less accessible, gluteus maximus risks sciatic nerve injury and is avoided in young children, and dorsogluteal is not recommended due to similar risks and inadequate muscle mass in this age group. C ensures safety and efficacy, aligning with immunization guidelines.
Question 4 of 5
When counseling a 6 year-old who is experiencing enuresis, what must the nurse understand about the pathophysiological basis of this disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Enuresis has no clear etiology . It's multifactorial possibly maturational delay, genetics, or stress per pediatric urology, not fully understood. Sleep phobia isn't established, genetics contributes but isn't definite, and misbehavior is outdated. A guides nonjudgmental counseling and evaluation.
Question 5 of 5
A victim of domestic violence states, 'If I were better, I would not have been beat.' Which feeling best describes what the victim may be experiencing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Self-blame best describes the victim's statement. Attributing abuse to personal inadequacy reflects internalized guilt, common in domestic violence, per psychological nursing. Fear , helplessness , and rejection may coexist, but C directly matches the expressed belief.