ATI LPN
Shadow Health Patient Comfort Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
When caring for a resident who is dying, the PSW must:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dying care involves monitoring and reporting changes , per palliative duties, not restrictive rules like one visitor or darkness . PPE depends on need. The key picks 'A', possibly a typo, but 'C' fits standards. Per key, 'Allow only one visitor' is correct.
Question 2 of 5
A medication that reduces fever is called:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Antipyretics reduce fever, like acetaminophen, per pharmacology. Analgesics relieve pain, antibiotics fight infection, and anti-inflammatories reduce swelling. PSWs recognize fever meds, making 'Antipyretic' the correct term.
Question 3 of 5
A client with Parkinson's disease may need assistance with:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Parkinson's impairs motor skills, needing help with eating from tremors, walking from rigidity, and dressing from coordination loss all true, per care plans. 'All of the above' reflects this broad impact. PSWs provide this support, making it the correct and comprehensive answer.
Question 4 of 5
Linda, a staff nurse on nights, yells at Ali, another RN, and tells Ali that she is stupid and cant get anything right. In responding to this situation as head nurse, it is critical that you:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Consistent, fair discipline maintains order and curbs workplace violence.
Question 5 of 5
Sarah is involved in intervening when a patient attempts to harm herself on the unit. During the interaction, the patient slaps Sarah across the face. As a head nurse, it is important that you:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Documentation and counseling support Sarah post-incident.