ATI LPN
Patient Care Technician Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nursing student is discussing with a preceptor the delegation of tasks to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Assigning which of these tasks to a UAP indicates the student needs further teaching about the delegation process?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Collecting an AFB sputum specimen indicates need for teaching. It's a skilled task beyond UAP scope, unlike ambulation , feeding , or discharge care . D risks safety, needing RN oversight.
Question 2 of 5
A school-aged child has had a long leg (hip to ankle) synthetic cast applied 4 hours ago. Which statement from the parent indicates that teaching has been inadequate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Child should not stand until after 72 hours' indicates inadequate teaching. Synthetic casts dry quickly; weight-bearing is often allowed sooner, per provider. Uncovered cast , ice , and elevation are correct. D shows misunderstanding, needing correction.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse admitting a 5 month-old who vomited 9 times in the past 6 hours should observe for signs of which overall imbalance?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Metabolic alkalosis is expected after vomiting 9 times in 6 hours. Loss of HCl raises pH, per physiology. Acidosis fits diarrhea, hemoglobin and potassium are secondary. B drives care, making it correct.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse has admitted a client with obsessive-compulsive disorder who takes fluoxetine (Prozac). Which comment by the client would indicate that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: I don't need to check my doors 10 times' indicates fluoxetine's effectiveness. OCD involves repetitive behaviors; reduced checking shows decreased compulsions, aligning with SSRI goals. Persistent germ fears , handwashing , or isolation suggest ongoing symptoms. Fluoxetine targets anxiety-driven rituals, not social feelings. A reflects therapeutic response, making it the best indicator.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing a 2-day-old infant with a diagnosis of ventricular septal defect (VSD). Which finding should the nurse report immediately to the health care provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sweating during feeding needs immediate reporting in VSD. It indicates heart failure from shunt overload, per pathophysiology, requiring urgent care. Murmur is typical, weight gain minor, and HR 160 normal. D signals decompensation, making it critical.