ATI LPN
Patient Care Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which has oxygen deprived blood?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The inferior vena cava carries oxygen-deprived (deoxygenated) blood from the lower body back to the heart, rich in carbon dioxide after tissue use. The aorta , radial artery , and brachial artery are arteries carrying oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the body (except pulmonary arteries). Circulatory physiology, key for PSWs in understanding oxygenation, distinguishes veins like the vena cava for their deoxygenated return, as per standard diagrams, making it the correct choice over arterial options.
Question 2 of 5
Dirt in the living space and unattended or unsafe property may be indicators of:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dirt and unsafe conditions suggest neglect , a failure to maintain a client's environment, risking health or safety, common in self-neglect or caregiver oversight. Physical abuse involves direct harm, not environmental neglect. Defamation is reputational harm, unrelated. Psychological abuse targets emotions, not physical space. PSWs assess living conditions as neglect indicators, per care standards, making 'Neglect' the correct match for these environmental signs.
Question 3 of 5
In what order would you clean a bathroom?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cleaning order minimizes germ spread. Starting with the bathtub , then sink, and last toilet bowl follows a least-to-most contaminated sequence, per household hygiene principles. Toilet-first risks transferring bacteria. Sink-first options (Choices C, D) may spread sink germs to cleaner areas. PSWs learn this progression to maintain sanitation, especially in care settings, making 'Bathtub, sink, toilet bowl' the correct and logical order.
Question 4 of 5
The amount of fluid a resident may have will be recorded over which period of time?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fluid intake/output is tracked over 24 hours to assess daily balance, a standard in care plans for monitoring hydration or conditions like kidney issues. Shorter periods (Choices A, B) lack context, and a week is too long for daily needs. PSWs document this, per facility protocols, making '24 hours' the correct and practical timeframe.
Question 5 of 5
Passive range of motion exercises primarily prevent:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Passive range of motion (ROM) exercises, where PSWs move limbs, primarily prevent joint contractures by maintaining flexibility in immobile clients, per physical therapy principles. Pressure ulcers relate to repositioning. Muscle atrophy and spasms may benefit, but contractures are the main target. This focus aligns with PSW restorative roles, making 'Joint contractures' the correct primary prevention.