ATI LPN
Patient Care Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reviewing with a client how to collect a clean catch urine specimen. What is the appropriate sequence to teach the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clean the meatus, begin voiding, then catch urine stream' is the correct sequence. Cleaning reduces contamination, initial voiding clears bacteria, midstream collection ensures accuracy, per protocol. Other options (B, C, D) risk contamination. A aligns with standards, making it appropriate.
Question 2 of 5
A two year-old child is brought to the provider's office with a chief complaint of mild diarrhea for two days. Nutritional counseling by the nurse should include which statement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Continue regular diet and include oral rehydration fluids' is best for mild diarrhea. It maintains nutrition, corrects fluids, per AAP. Clear liquids , BRAT , or NPO risk imbalance. B supports recovery, making it correct.
Question 3 of 5
A client who has been diagnosed with angina has been placed on the beta blocker atenolol (Tenormin). Later in the day the client says to the nurse, 'I don't understand why I have to take this pill when my chest doesn't hurt now.' Which reply by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This medication will help to prevent chest pain' is most appropriate. Atenolol reduces heart rate and demand, preventing angina per its beta-blocker action. Offering PRN meds ignores prophylaxis, strengthening is inaccurate, and breathing is unrelated. A educates on purpose, aligning with treatment goals, making it the best reply.
Question 4 of 5
A client says to the nurse, 'My doctor says my heart beat isn't regular, but he doesn't want me to worry about it.' Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tell me what you know about an irregular heart beat' is most appropriate. It assesses understanding, encouraging dialogue, per education principles. Assurance , checking , or pulse-taking bypass engagement. D empowers the client, making it the best response.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer heparin to a client with a deep vein thrombosis. Which laboratory value should the nurse check before administering the dose?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking PTT is essential before heparin for DVT. Heparin prolongs PTT (therapeutic 1.5-2.5x normal), guiding dosing to prevent bleeding, per protocol. PT/INR (A, C) track warfarin, platelets monitor thrombocytopenia. B ensures safety, making it key.