ATI LPN
Patient Care Questions Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 5
When assessing a client, it is important for the nurse to be informed about cultural issues related to the client's background because
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Normal behavior may be mislabeled highlights cultural importance. Misunderstanding norms risks misdiagnosis, per cultural competence. Conventional wisdom , personal values , or stages skew judgment. A ensures accurate care, making it key.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is working with one licensed practical nurse (PN), a student nurse and an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which newly admitted clients would be most appropriate to assign to the UAP?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An adolescent with dehydration and anorexia suits a UAP. Basic care (e.g., fluids) fits scope, unlike depression , OCD , or withdrawal , needing RN skill. C ensures safe assignment.
Question 4 of 5
An 80 year-old client admitted with a diagnosis of possible cerebral vascular accident has had a blood pressure from 160/100 to 180/110 over the past 2 hours. The nurse has also noted increased lethargy. Which assessment finding should the nurse report immediately to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Slurred speech needs immediate reporting in a possible CVA with hypertension and lethargy. It signals stroke progression, requiring urgent intervention. Incontinence , weakness , and pulse are less specific. A prioritizes neuro status, making it critical.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is developing a meal plan that would provide the maximum possible amount of iron for a child with anemia. Which dinner menu would be best?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ground beef, lima beans, wheat roll, raisins, milk maximizes iron. Heme iron from beef (~2.5 mg) and non-heme from beans (~4.5 mg), raisins (~1 mg), and wheat (~1 mg) optimize absorption. Others (A, C, D) offer less (~0.5-1 mg). B fights anemia, making it best.