ATI LPN
Patient Comfort Questions Shadow Health Questions
Question 1 of 5
The outer layer of the skin is called the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The epidermis is the skin's outer layer, a protective barrier of dead and living cells against pathogens and water loss. The dermis lies beneath, supporting with blood vessels. Integument refers to the entire skin system, not a layer. Myelin is nerve insulation, unrelated to skin. PSWs need this knowledge for wound care, and anatomy texts confirm the epidermis as the topmost layer, making it the correct term over deeper or broader options.
Question 2 of 5
An item commonly found in the home that can be substituted for a non-abrasive cleaner is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Non-abrasive cleaners gently remove dirt without scratching. Vinegar is acidic, potentially harsh. Baking powder is mildly abrasive and absorbent, safely cleaning surfaces like sinks, a common household substitute. Salt is too gritty, and rubbing alcohol disinfects but doesn't clean broadly. PSW household management includes safe alternatives, and baking powder's versatility makes it the correct choice over harsher options.
Question 3 of 5
The purpose of a care plan is to ensure:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A care plan ensures consistent, individualized care , tailoring interventions to each client's needs, per healthcare standards. Uniform routines ignore personal differences. Lab results or doctor's orders are separate records. PSWs follow care plans to deliver specific, reliable care, making 'Consistent care is given as required to individual clients' the correct purpose.
Question 4 of 5
The first step in effective care planning is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Care planning starts with identifying needs , assessing what the client requires (e.g., mobility, hygiene), per nursing process models like ADPIE. Goals follow needs. Deadlines and resources come later. PSWs contribute to this initial step, ensuring tailored care, making 'Identifying needs' the correct first action.
Question 5 of 5
When bottle feeding a newborn you should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bottle feeding newborns requires safety. Tilting the bottle ensures formula fills the nipple, preventing air swallowing, per infant care guidelines. Burping every 5 minutes is excessive. Saving formula risks bacteria. Propping is a choking hazard. PSWs follow this technique, making it the correct method.