ATI LPN
Patient Care Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The primary teaching for a client following an extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy (ESWL) procedure is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High fluid intake flushes stone fragments post-ESWL.
Question 2 of 5
At a routine health assessment, a client tells the nurse that she is planning a pregnancy in the near future. She asks about preconception diet changes. Which of the statements made by the nurse is best?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Green leafy vegetables provide folate, critical for preventing neural tube defects preconception.
Question 3 of 5
While caring for a client with infective endocarditis, the nurse must be alert for signs of pulmonary embolism. Which of the following assessment findings suggests this complication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dyspnea and cough indicate pulmonary embolism, a risk from emboli in endocarditis.
Question 4 of 5
A client with chronic congestive heart failure should be instructed to contact the home health nurse if which finding occurs?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rapid weight gain signals fluid retention, a worsening sign in CHF.
Question 5 of 5
A 6 year-old female is diagnosed with recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Which one of the following instructions would be best for the nurse to tell the caregiver?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Plain water and shampooing last prevent perineal irritation, reducing UTI risk.