ATI LPN
Patient Comfort Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
To maintain normal fluid balance, how much fluid should a person receive in 24 hours?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Normal fluid balance requires about 1500-2000 ml daily for adults, per general health guidelines (e.g., Canada's Food Guide), covering losses via urine, sweat, and respiration. Less risks dehydration, while more (Choices C, D) may exceed needs unless active or ill. PSWs monitor intake/output, and this range suits most healthy adults, adjusting for age or condition, making it the correct standard for maintaining hydration.
Question 2 of 5
Body fluids include:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Body fluids encompass all substances PSWs handle with PPE vaginal secretions , semen , and blood are examples, carrying infection risks. 'All of the above' includes these and others (e.g., urine), per infection control definitions. This broad category ensures safety protocols, making it the correct and inclusive answer.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.