ATI LPN
Patient Care Technician Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
When an infant car seat is properly installed, the infant should face
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The infant should face backward in a properly installed car seat. Rear-facing protects the neck and spine in crashes, per AAP safety standards, mandatory under 2 years. Forward , side , and upward increase injury risk. B ensures safety.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a vascular access for hemodialysis. Which of these findings necessitates immediate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fever may indicate infection at the access site, a medical emergency in dialysis patients.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is administering diltiazem (Cardizem) to a client. Prior to administration, it is important for the nurse to assess which parameter?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diltiazem, a calcium channel blocker, lowers blood pressure; hypotension is a key risk to assess.
Question 4 of 5
An elderly client is on an anticholinergic metered dose inhaler (MDI) for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The nurse would suggest a spacer to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Spacers aid coordination, ensuring more drug reaches the lungs in elderly patients.
Question 5 of 5
A client has been receiving dexamethasone (Decadron) for control of cerebral edema. Which of the following assessments would indicate that the treatment is effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Improved motor response indicates reduced cerebral edema and pressure.