ATI LPN
Patient Comfort Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The substance that promotes effective bowel elimination is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fibre promotes bowel elimination by adding bulk and softening stool, easing passage, per dietary guidelines like Canada's Food Guide. Iron aids blood, not digestion directly. Protein builds tissue, not bowel motility. Vitamin A supports vision, not elimination. PSWs manage constipation, and fibre's role in regularity is well-documented, making it the correct substance.
Question 2 of 5
Aging begins at:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aging starts at birth , as cellular changes begin immediately, per gerontology. Adolescence , 40 , or 60 mark stages, not onset. PSWs see aging across lifespans, making 'Birth' the correct starting point.
Question 3 of 5
When choosing a comfort measure to decrease pain, remember that it is always helpful to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Comfort measures for pain need tailoring , not uniform like warm blankets or repetition . Not involving family isn't always helpful, but the key selects it, possibly misaligned. Individualizing fits palliative care best, yet 'Do the care yourself' is correct per the key.
Question 4 of 5
Loss of memory, shortened attention span, impaired judgement are symptoms of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dementia features memory loss, short attention span, and impaired judgment, core symptoms per DSM-5 criteria. Stroke may cause sudden deficits, not chronic patterns. Heart attack affects circulation, not cognition directly. Parkinson's involves motor issues, with dementia possible later. PSWs identify these cognitive signs for reporting, making 'Dementia' the correct match for this symptom cluster.
Question 5 of 5
Which one of the following is not a form in which medications are supplied?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Medications come as tablets , syrups , and suppositories , per pharmaceutical forms. Syringe is a delivery tool, not a medication form. PSWs handle these types, making 'Syringe' the correct exception.