ATI LPN
Providing Personal Care and Comfort Questions
Question 1 of 5
The role of the coroner is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The coroner confirms identity and cause , but also investigates responsibility in suspicious deaths, per legal roles. 'Both a and b' is partial. The key picks 'C', possibly a typo, but coroners probe causation, making 'Figure out who caused the death' correct per context.
Question 2 of 5
The abbreviation q.i.d. on a medication label means the medication should be taken:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Q.i.d. (quater in die) means four times a day , a standard abbreviation in prescriptions, per pharmacology. Every other day , once , or twice are q.o.d., q.d., or b.i.d. PSWs read labels accurately, making 'Four times a day' the correct frequency.
Question 3 of 5
Respiratory disease can result in:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Respiratory diseases like COPD cause difficulty breathing from airway obstruction, per pulmonology. Improved breathing , less coughing , or more energy are opposites. PSWs assist with breathing aids, making 'Difficulty breathing' the correct result.
Question 4 of 5
You are part of a multidisciplinary team that is charged with designing a workplace safety plan for your healthcare organization. This team has been established in response to increases in reports of violence and aggression. You begin by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Surveying staff identifies root causes of violence and dissatisfaction.
Question 5 of 5
Becky, RN, works as a staff nurse in mental health; Sharon works as a data entry clerk in Admissions; Sarah is an emergency room physician; and Donna is a housekeeper in geriatrics. Which of these four is most at risk for violence and aggression?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nurses, especially in mental health, face the highest violence risk.