ATI LPN
Patient Care Technician Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of these clients would be appropriate to assign to a practical nurse (PN)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An elderly client with cystitis and catheter is appropriate for a PN. Stable care aligns with PN skills, unlike complex dressings , family complaints , or unstable TIA , which need RN expertise. B fits PN scope, making it suitable.
Question 2 of 5
A client is admitted to the hospital with a history of confusion. The client has difficulty remembering recent events and becomes disoriented when away from home. Which statement would provide the best reality orientation for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Good morning. You're in the hospital. I am your nurse Elaine Jones' provides the best reality orientation. It clearly states place and person, aiding a confused client, unlike vague recall prompts (A, C) or intro-only . D supports cognition, making it the top choice.
Question 3 of 5
A client with congestive heart failure is newly admitted to home health care. The nurse discovers that the client has not been following the prescribed diet. What would be the most appropriate nursing action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Discussing diet to learn reasons is most appropriate. It explores barriers (e.g., access, understanding), informing care, per nursing process. Discharge is premature, notification skips assessment, Meals-on-Wheels assumes solution. C addresses root causes, making it the best action.
Question 4 of 5
The nursing student is discussing with a preceptor the delegation of tasks to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Assigning which of these tasks to a UAP indicates the student needs further teaching about the delegation process?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Collecting an AFB sputum specimen indicates need for teaching. It's a skilled task beyond UAP scope, unlike ambulation , feeding , or discharge care . D risks safety, needing RN oversight.
Question 5 of 5
A client has been hospitalized after an automobile accident. A full leg cast was applied in the emergency room. The most important reason for the nurse to elevate the casted leg is to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevating the casted leg improves venous return . Post-trauma swelling impairs flow, risking edema; elevation reduces pressure, preventing complications. Comfort , drying , and skin are secondary. D addresses physiology, making it critical.