ATI LPN
Chapter 14 Organizing Patient Care Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A child with tetralogy of Fallot visits the clinic several weeks before planned surgery. The nurse should give priority attention to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tetralogy of Fallot causes cyanosis; assessing oxygenation is critical pre-surgery.
Question 2 of 5
A woman comes to the antepartum clinic for a routine prenatal examination. She is 12 weeks pregnant with her second child. Which of the following shows proper documentation of the client's obstetric history by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gravida 2 (second pregnancy), Para 1 (one prior birth) is correct.
Question 3 of 5
A young child is admitted for treatment of lead poisoning. The nurse recognizes that the most serious effect of chronic lead poisoning is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lead causes irreversible CNS damage, the most severe long-term effect.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a post-surgical client at risk for developing deep vein thrombosis. Which intervention is an effective preventive measure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ROM and ambulation promote venous return, reducing DVT risk.
Question 5 of 5
Following mitral valve replacement surgery a client develops PVC's. The health care provider orders a bolus of Lidocaine followed by a continuous Lidocaine infusion at a rate of 2 mg/minute. The IV solution contains 2 grams of Lidocaine in 500 cc's of D5W. The infusion pump delivers 60 microdrops/cc. What rate would deliver 4 mg of Lidocaine/minute?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calculation: 4 mg/min × 500 cc / 2000 mg × 60 gtts/cc = 60 microdrops/min.