ATI LPN
Patient Care Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
When administering enteral feeding to a client via a jejunostomy tube, the nurse should administer the formula
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Continuous administration is best for jejunostomy feeding. The jejunum lacks stomach capacity, so bolus or intermittent (A, D) feeding risks dumping syndrome or intolerance. Continuous delivery matches absorption, reducing diarrhea and ensuring nutrition. This standard method enhances tolerance post-pyloric, making B the optimal choice.
Question 2 of 5
The measurement and documentation of vital signs is expected for clients in a long term facility. Which staff type would it be a priority to delegate these tasks to?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is the priority for delegating vital signs in a long-term facility. Routine tasks fit UAP scope, freeing RNs and PNs for complex care. Volunteers lack training. C optimizes efficiency, making it the best choice.
Question 3 of 5
Which of these clients would be most appropriate to assign to a practical nurse (PN)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A hemiplegic with NG tube feeding and an amputee in rehab suits a PN. Stable care aligns with PN scope, unlike acute trauma/neck surgery , new diabetes/AIDS , or psych/renal . C matches PN skills, making it appropriate.
Question 4 of 5
When screening children for scoliosis, at what time of development would the nurse expect early signs to appear?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Preadolescent growth spurt is when scoliosis signs appear. Rapid growth (ages 9-15) reveals spinal curvature, per screening norms. Prenatal , infancy , or weight-bearing don't correlate. D aligns with development, making it the expected time.
Question 5 of 5
A client being treated for hypertension returns to the community clinic for follow up. The client says, 'I know these pills are important, but I just can't take these water pills anymore. I drive a truck for a living, and I can't be stopping every 20 minutes to go to the bathroom.' Which of these is the best nursing diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Noncompliance related to side effects is the best diagnosis. Diuretic-induced urination disrupts work, causing refusal, per client statement. Knowledge deficit , coping , or maintenance don't fit. A identifies behavior and cause, making it accurate.