ATI LPN
Patient Care Technician Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 9
When assisting a patient with a cane, which side should the nurse stand on?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Standing on the side opposite the patient's weaker leg when assisting with a cane provides optimal support, as the cane is typically held on the stronger side to bear weight, while the nurse stabilizes the weaker side. Standing opposite the stronger leg reduces assistance where it's most needed. Any side ignores biomechanics, risking imbalance. Directly in front obstructs the path and hinders movement. This positioning leverages the cane's role as a weight-bearing aid, ensuring safety and confidence during ambulation, a critical nursing consideration for mobility-impaired patients.
Question 2 of 9
For which of the following mother-baby pairs should the nurse review the Coombs' test in preparation for administering Rho immune globulin within 72 hours of birth?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rh-negative mother with Rh-positive baby risks sensitization; Coombs' test confirms antibody presence before RhoGAM.
Question 3 of 9
A common barrier to effective communication is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Not listening blocks e.g., missing needs unlike silence , eye contact , or slow speech . PSWs must hear e.g., concerns for rapport. Ignoring risks gaps; this fits. This skill ensures client voices drive care, a PSW essential.
Question 4 of 9
A client is admitted to the hospital with a history of confusion. The client has difficulty remembering recent events and becomes disoriented when away from home. Which statement would provide the best reality orientation for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Good morning. You're in the hospital. I am your nurse Elaine Jones' provides the best reality orientation. It clearly states place and person, aiding a confused client, unlike vague recall prompts (A, C) or intro-only . D supports cognition, making it the top choice.
Question 5 of 9
What is the purpose of using a gait belt when assisting a patient with walking?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A gait belt provides stability and support during ambulation by giving the nurse a secure grip to steady or catch a patient, reducing fall risk without limiting steps. Restricting movement isn't the goal it aids, not hinders, walking. Encouraging unassisted walking defeats its purpose; it's for support. Lifting off the ground misuses it belts assist, not hoist. Nurses fasten it snugly around the waist, using it to guide safely, enhancing mobility confidence in weak or unsteady patients.
Question 6 of 9
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 7 of 9
In reviewing the assessment data of a client suspected of having diabetes insipidus, the nurse expects which of the following after a water deprivation test?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diabetes insipidus prevents urine concentration, leaving specific gravity unchanged.
Question 8 of 9
The basic functional unit of the body is the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The cell is the basic functional unit of the body , as it's the smallest structure capable of life processes like metabolism and reproduction. Tissues are groups of cells with a shared function, organs are made of tissues, and organ systems combine organs each level builds on cells. Anatomy and physiology texts, like those used in PSW training, establish cells as the foundation of all bodily functions, from muscle contraction to nerve signaling. This hierarchical understanding underscores why cells are fundamental, performing essential tasks independently or collectively, making 'Cell' the scientifically accurate and correct answer.
Question 9 of 9
The nurse is caring for a client with Meniere's disease. When teaching the client about the disease, the nurse should explain that the client should avoid foods high in
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sodium exacerbates fluid retention in Meniere's, worsening vertigo.