ATI LPN
Patient Care Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
When teaching a 10 year-old child about their impending heart surgery, which form of explanation meets the developmental needs of this age child?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A heart model meets a 10-year-old's needs. Concrete operational stage (Piaget) favors tangible explanations, reducing fear. Verbal lacks depth, booklet may overwhelm, peer risks confusion. D enhances understanding, making it the best method.
Question 2 of 5
A client asks the nurse to call the police and states: 'I need to report that I am being abused by a nurse.' The nurse should first
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Obtaining more details is the first step. It clarifies the abuse claim, guiding action, per safety protocols. Reality orientation assumes delusion, assisting police or documenting skips assessment. C ensures accuracy, making it priority.
Question 3 of 5
After working with a client, an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) tells the nurse, 'I have had it with that demanding client. I just can't do anything that pleases him. I'm not going in there again.' The nurse should respond by saying
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: He may be scared and taking it out on you. Let's talk' is best. It reframes behavior, offers support, and plans action, per teamwork. Patience , RN-only talk , or ignoring dismiss UAP needs. C fosters collaboration.
Question 4 of 5
During the initial home visit, a nurse is discussing the care of a client newly diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease with family members. Which of these interventions would be most helpful at this time?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Suggesting communication strategies is most helpful early in Alzheimer's. It aids family coping with cognitive decline, per disease stage. Relaxation , exercise , and nutrition are secondary. D supports interaction, making it key.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a newborn with tracheoesophageal fistula. Which nursing diagnosis is a priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ineffective airway clearance is priority in tracheoesophageal fistula. Aspiration risk from esophageal defect demands airway management, per ABCs. Dehydration , nutrition , and injury follow. B ensures breathing, making it key.