ATI LPN
Patient Care Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which one of the following is not considered a physiological need?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Safety isn't physiological per Maslow it's a security need unlike oxygen , food , and rest , which sustain life. PSWs prioritize these basics e.g., feeding before safety measures like rails. Mixing them risks neglecting urgent needs; safety follows survival. For a client, ensuring breath comes before locks, a sequencing PSWs master. This distinction guides their daily focus, grounding care in biology's demands, ensuring foundational health precedes protective steps, critical in their supportive scope.
Question 2 of 5
A registered nurse with advanced education and who can prescribe medication is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A nurse practitioner prescribes with advanced training, unlike dieticians , RNs , or RPNs . PSWs report to them e.g., symptoms for adjustments. Misidentification blurs roles; NPs lead clinically. This clarity ensures PSWs support advanced care, a key team dynamic in their work.
Question 3 of 5
H.S. care is performed:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: H.S. (hora somni) care is bedtime , not morning , afternoon , or dinner . PSWs do this e.g., night prep per routine. Misnaming risks timing errors; bedtime is standard. This term guides PSWs, ensuring restful care, a practical detail in schedules.
Question 4 of 5
Mrs. Hillside is discharged from the long-term healthcare facility. Her medical record is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Records are permanent and stored per law, not sent home , destroyed , or kept by family . PSWs follow this e.g., no removal for compliance. Errors risk breaches; storage fits. This rule ensures data security, a PSW context in care transitions.
Question 5 of 5
Subjective symptoms are:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Subjective e.g., pain is client-felt, not observed , vague , or doctor-only . PSWs note this e.g., reports for plans. Errors risk ignoring input; this fits. This ensures client perspectives shape care, a PSW duty.