ATI LPN
Patient Care Test Questions Questions
Question 1 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 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
Which of these actions is the primary nursing intervention designed to limit transmission of a client's Salmonella infection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Washing hands thoroughly before and after contact is the primary intervention for Salmonella. It prevents fecal-oral transmission, per infection control standards, universally effective. Gloves (B, C, D) supplement but handwashing is foundational. A limits spread.
Question 4 of 5
A client has been on antibiotics for 72 hours for cystitis. Which report from the client requires priority attention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fever suggests worsening infection or systemic spread, requiring urgent evaluation.
Question 5 of 5
The registered nurse (RN) is making decisions regarding client room assignments on a pediatric unit. Which possible roommate would be most appropriate for a 3 year-old child with minimal change nephrotic syndrome?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Post-surgical child has no infectious risk, unlike others with potential communicable diseases.