ATI LPN
Providing Personal Care and Comfort Questions
Question 1 of 5
Your client complains that their skin is dry. This condition can be relieved by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dry skin, common in elderly clients, needs moisture retention. Bubble bath may irritate or dry skin further with chemicals. Bathing twice daily strips natural oils, worsening dryness. Rubbing briskly stimulates blood flow but doesn't hydrate and may harm fragile skin. Applying lotion or oil after bathing locks in moisture, a proven skincare method in PSW practice, soothing and protecting skin per dermatological advice. This addresses the root cause effectively, making it the correct and most therapeutic choice.
Question 2 of 5
When the number of calories ingested is insufficient for the client's basal metabolic rate, the client will:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calories below basal metabolic rate (BMR) the energy needed at rest cause the body to use stored fat or muscle, leading to weight loss . Weight gain requires excess calories. Anorexia is a disorder, not a direct result. Sleeping more may occur but isn't primary. Nutrition science, key for PSWs managing diets, shows insufficient intake depletes reserves, making 'Lose weight' the correct physiological outcome.
Question 3 of 5
Nutrients used primarily to build and repair body tissues are:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Proteins, vitamins, and minerals build and repair tissues proteins form structures, vitamins aid processes, minerals strengthen bones per nutrition science. Carbs and fats provide energy, not repair. Fats and water support other functions. Iron and fats are too narrow. PSWs ensure these nutrients for healing, making 'Proteins, vitamins, and minerals' the correct tissue-building trio.
Question 4 of 5
Prior to any personal care procedure being completed, the PSW should always:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Handwashing before procedures prevents infection, a universal precaution in PSW practice per CDC or Health Canada guidelines. Reporting isn't always required first. Consent is assumed in care plans unless refused. Completing flow sheets follows the task. Hygiene is foundational, making 'Wash his/her hands' the correct initial step.
Question 5 of 5
The study of the aging process is called:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gerontology studies aging, its physical and social impacts, per academic definitions. Pediatrics is children. Genealogy is family history. Gynecology is women's health. PSWs work with aging clients, making 'Gerontology' the correct term.