ATI LPN
Patient Care Technician Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is providing instructions for a client with pneumonia. What is the most important information to convey to the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Complete all of the antibiotic even if your findings decrease' is most important. It prevents resistance and relapse in pneumonia, per infectious disease guidelines. Rest , X-ray , and temperature matter but completing antibiotics ensures cure, making it the priority instruction.
Question 2 of 5
The nursing care plan for a toddler diagnosed with Kawasaki disease (mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome) should be based on the high risk for development of which problem?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Coronary artery aneurysms are the high-risk complication in Kawasaki disease. Vasculitis can weaken coronary arteries, per pediatric cardiology. Plaque , embolism , and occlusions are less specific. D drives monitoring and treatment priorities.
Question 3 of 5
A client admits to benzodiazepine dependence for several years. She is now in an outpatient detoxification program. The nurse must understand that a priority during withdrawal is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding alcohol use is a priority during benzodiazepine withdrawal. Alcohol worsens CNS depression, risking seizures, per addiction nursing. Hypotension isn't primary, abrupt stop is dangerous, and symptoms are monitored but secondary. A prevents lethal interactions.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a depressed client with a new prescription for a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. In reviewing the admission history and physical, which of the following should prompt questions about the safety of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prescribed MAO inhibitor use prompts safety questions with SSRIs. Combining them risks serotonin syndrome, per psychopharmacology. Obesity , vascular disease , and antacids don't contraindicate. B requires immediate clarification.
Question 5 of 5
Which type of traction can the nurse expect to be used on a 7 year-old with a fractured femur and extensive skin damage?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ninety-ninety traction is expected for a 7-year-old with a fractured femur and skin damage. It aligns the femur while minimizing skin pressure, per orthopedic nursing. Buck's and Russell are less suitable, Bryant is for younger children. A fits the case.