ATI LPN
Patient Care Technician Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is talking by telephone with a parent of a 4 year-old child who has chickenpox. Which of the following demonstrates appropriate teaching by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Papules, vesicles, and crusts will be present at one time' is correct for chickenpox, per infectious disease teaching. Aspirin risks Reye's syndrome, cortisone isn't standard, and contagion persists post-eruption. C educates accurately on progression.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A client is diagnosed with a spontaneous pneumothorax necessitating the insertion of a chest tube. What is the best explanation for the nurse to provide this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The tube will remove excess air from your chest' is the best explanation for spontaneous pneumothorax. A chest tube evacuates air, re-expanding the lung, per respiratory nursing. Fluid isn't primary, control or sealing misrepresent function. B is accurate.