ATI LPN
Chapter 14 Organizing Patient Care Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 7 month pregnant woman is admitted with complaints of painless vaginal bleeding over several hours. The nurse should prepare the client for an immediate
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An abdominal ultrasound is the priority for painless vaginal bleeding in a 7-month pregnant woman, likely indicating placenta previa or abruption, per obstetric protocols. It safely visualizes placental position and fetal status without radiation risk. A non-stress test monitors fetal heart rate but doesn't locate bleeding, pelvic exam risks exacerbating hemorrhage, and X-ray poses fetal radiation danger. B provides critical diagnostic data swiftly, ensuring maternal-fetal safety.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse and client are talking about the client's progress toward understanding his behavior under stress. This is typical of which phase in the therapeutic relationship?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The working phase involves discussing progress and understanding behavior, per therapeutic relationship stages. Pre-interaction is preparation, orientation establishes rapport, and termination concludes. C fits the active collaboration described.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse should initiate discharge planning for a client
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Initiating discharge planning upon admission is standard. It ensures proactive coordination of care needs, per case management principles. Readiness , date set , and stabilization delay planning. C optimizes outcomes from the start.
Question 4 of 5
What is the most important consideration when teaching parents how to reduce risks in the home?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Age of children in the home is most important. Developmental stages dictate risk types (e.g., choking, falls), per safety education. Parental factors , services , and number matter but age-specific risks drive tailored teaching, making D the priority.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching diet restrictions for a client with Addison's disease. The client would indicate an understanding of the diet by stating
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: I will increase sodium and fluids and restrict potassium' shows understanding for Addison's disease. Adrenal insufficiency causes sodium loss and potassium retention, per endocrine nursing. B and C overcorrect potassium, D is opposite. A matches physiology.