ATI LPN
Patient Comfort Questions Shadow Health Questions
Question 1 of 5
When a client or family ask you how long their loved one has to live, it is best to say:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: PSWs lack authority to predict death. Saying 'I don't know' is honest, deferring to experts, per scope. Choice B shifts abruptly, C involves the nurse well, and D is true but vague. The key picks 'A', aligning with PSW limits, making it the correct response.
Question 2 of 5
If a client is having difficulty swallowing a pill the PSW should:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) needs oversight. Crushing alters meds unless ordered. Water may not help enough. Holding skips doses improperly. Reporting to the supervisor ensures nursing assessment, per PSW scope, making it the correct and safe action.
Question 3 of 5
Parkinson's disease is a condition of the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Parkinson's is a nervous system disorder, with dopamine loss causing tremors and rigidity, per neurology. Heart , lungs , and kidneys aren't primary. PSWs aid mobility, making 'Nervous system' the correct affected system.
Question 4 of 5
At 3 AM, a man walks into your emergency department. He paces back and forth in the waiting area before he approaches staff to ask if he can see his wife, who is a patient on another floor. He speaks rapidly, his face is flushed, he glances around often, and he keeps his hand in his jacket pocket. A best initial response would be to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing surroundings ensures safety given his suspicious behavior.
Question 5 of 5
A safety and security plan is important to a healthcare organization because it:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A comprehensive safety plan sets policies and expectations for violence prevention.