ATI LPN
Patient Care Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a child and the family about the medication phenytoin (Dilantin) prescribed for seizure control. Which of the following side effects is most likely to occur?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gingival hyperplasia is a common, long-term side effect of phenytoin, especially in children.
Question 2 of 5
While giving care to a 2 year-old client, the nurse should remember that the toddler's tendency to say 'no' to almost everything is an indication of what psychosocial skill?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Saying 'no' reflects autonomy development (Erikson's stage), a normal toddler milestone.
Question 3 of 5
A client arrived in the USA from a developing country 1 week ago. The client is to be admitted to the medical surgical unit with a diagnosis of AIDS. There is a history of these findings: unintended weight loss, drug abuse, night sweats, productive cough and a 'feeling of being hot all the time.' The nurse should assign the client to share a room with a client with the diagnosis of
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Both clients require airborne precautions (TB risk in AIDS); co-assignment minimizes isolation needs.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a young child at a clinic visit for a mild respiratory infection. Koplik spots are noted on the oral mucous membranes. The nurse should then assess which area of the body?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Koplik spots indicate measles; a rash typically follows on the skin.
Question 5 of 5
A postpartum client admits to alcohol use throughout the pregnancy. Which of the following newborn findings suggests to the nurse that the infant has fetal alcohol syndrome?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fetal alcohol syndrome classically presents with facial dysmorphia (e.g., smooth philtrum, thin lip).