ATI LPN
Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Test Bank
Chapter 21 Questions
Question 1 of 5
The home health nurse is instructing the family of an older adult patient with arthritis about sleep promotion. What intervention can best promote sleep for the older adult patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Older adults sleep lightly. Give NSAIDs before bedtime for comfort. Diuretics should be given in the mornings to reduce having to wake up to go to the bathroom during the night. Daytime sleeping may negatively affect nighttime sleep. Nonpharmacologic interventions are helpful to induce sleep.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse obtains information from a patient about the site severity and duration of the pain. What type of data is this considered?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Information from the patient concerning site, severity, and duration of the pain is subjective data that only the patient knows.
Question 3 of 5
When should a nurse administer prescribed analgesic medication when treating a postoperative patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To control pain early, an analgesic should be given 30 to 40 minutes before a patient must walk or perform an activity. PRN medications should be given around the clock to effectively control moderately severe to severe pain. Waiting for the patient or family to request analgesics results in delays in administration and inadequate pain control.
Question 4 of 5
What action should the nurse take when evaluating the effectiveness of new or revised therapies for pain relief?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Continuous evaluation allows the nurse to determine if new or revised therapies are required.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is trying to establish an effective relationship with a patient in pain. What is the best statement for the nurse to make when beginning the assessment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A nursing intervention to establish an effective relationship is to believe the patient. Although the other options are not wrong, they do not help establish an effective relationship.