ATI LPN
Patient Care Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with metastatic bone disease about measures to prevent hypercalcemia. It would be important for the nurse to emphasize
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Emphasizing walking as much as possible prevents hypercalcemia in metastatic bone disease. Mobility reduces bone resorption, per oncology nursing. Dairy increases calcium, fluid restriction risks dehydration, and tetany is hypocalcemia. C targets the cause effectively.
Question 2 of 5
Dual diagnosis indicates that there is a substance abuse problem as well as a
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dual diagnosis means substance abuse and a mental disorder , per psychiatric standards. It addresses co-occurring conditions like depression and alcoholism. Cross addiction , any disorder , or medical issues don't define it. B ensures holistic care.
Question 3 of 5
The most common reason for an Apgar score of 8 and 9 in a newborn is an abnormality of what parameter?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Color is the most common reason for an Apgar of 8 or 9. Acrocyanosis (blue extremities) is typical in newborns, deducting 1 point, per neonatal assessment. Heart rate , tone , and cry are usually normal. D reflects this frequent finding.
Question 4 of 5
During the initial physical assessment on a client who is a Vietnamese immigrant, the nurse notices small, circular, ecchymotic areas on the client's knees. The best action for the nurse to take is to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking the client for more information is best. Circular ecchymoses may reflect coin rubbing (cao gio), a Vietnamese healing practice, per transcultural nursing. Family is secondary, reporting premature, and documenting incomplete. A ensures cultural understanding.
Question 5 of 5
When caring for a client with a post-right thoracotomy who has undergone an upper lobectomy, the nurse focuses on pain management to promote
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pain management promotes deep breathing and coughing post-thoracotomy. These prevent atelectasis and pneumonia, per surgical nursing. Relaxation , healing , and motion benefit but breathing is the priority risk reduction.