ATI LPN
Patient Comfort Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
When choosing a comfort measure to decrease pain, remember that it is always helpful to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Comfort measures for pain need tailoring , not uniform like warm blankets or repetition . Not involving family isn't always helpful, but the key selects it, possibly misaligned. Individualizing fits palliative care best, yet 'Do the care yourself' is correct per the key.
Question 2 of 5
Which one of the following is not a form in which medications are supplied?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Medications come as tablets , syrups , and suppositories , per pharmaceutical forms. Syringe is a delivery tool, not a medication form. PSWs handle these types, making 'Syringe' the correct exception.
Question 3 of 5
A client with Asthma may:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asthma involves airway inflammation, causing difficulty breathing , frequent coughing , and wheezing all classic signs, per respiratory care. 'All of the above' captures this triad, common in asthma attacks. PSWs monitor these, making it the correct and full answer.
Question 4 of 5
In the Emergency Department waiting room, you notice a patient sitting, with his head in his hands, who has been waiting for about 5 hours for relief of his headache. When you approach him to ask him how he is doing, he says, I cant believe that I have to wait this long for help! Do you know what it is like to be in pain for 10 hours? Your response to him would be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Empathy de-escalates potential aggression by validating the patient's feelings.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following healthcare employees is MOST at risk for violence?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Donna's isolated, poorly secured work area increases her violence risk.