ATI LPN
Providing Personal Care and Comfort Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse will administer liquid medicine to a 9 month-old child. Which of the following methods is appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering with a syringe next to the tongue is appropriate for a 9-month-old. It ensures accurate dosing and safety, per pediatric administration. Cup risks spilling, mixing alters intake, and spoon is less precise. B is age-appropriate.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing laboratory results on a client with acute renal failure. Which one of the following should be reported immediately?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Serum potassium 6 mEq/L should be reported immediately in acute renal failure. Hyperkalemia risks cardiac arrhythmias, per renal nursing, requiring urgent intervention. BUN and pH are concerning, hemoglobin less acute. D prioritizes life-threatening risk.
Question 3 of 5
After an explosion at a factory one of the employees approaches the nurse and says 'I am an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) at the local hospital.' Which of these tasks should the nurse assign first to this worker who wants to help care for the wounded workers?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Palpating pulses should be assigned first. It quickly assesses circulation in trauma, per triage priorities, suitable for a UAP's skills. Temperatures and BP are slower, alertness needs RN judgment. C aids rapid screening.
Question 4 of 5
The school nurse is teaching the faculty the most effective methods to prevent the spread of lice (Pediculus Humanus Capitis) in the school. The information that would be most important to include is reflected in which of these statements?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Children should not share hats, scarves, and combs' is most important. Direct contact spreads lice, per public health, making prevention key. Reapplication , boiling , and combs treat, not prevent. C targets the primary transmission route.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client on complete bed rest. Which action by the nurse is most important in preventing the formation of deep vein thrombosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Passive range-of-motion exercises promote venous return, reducing DVT risk more effectively than static measures alone.