ATI LPN
Chapter 14 Organizing Patient Care Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client confides in the RN that a friend has told her the medication she takes for depression, Wellbutrin, was taken off the market because it caused seizures. What is an appropriate response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encouraging verification of misinformation empowers the client without altering treatment.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with congestive heart failure. Which finding requires the nurse's immediate attention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pulse oximetry of 85% indicates hypoxemia, a critical issue in CHF requiring immediate intervention.
Question 3 of 5
The parents of a child who has recently been diagnosed with asthma ask the nurse to explain the condition to them. The best response is 'Asthma causes
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asthma involves bronchoconstriction and inflammation, narrowing airways and obstructing flow.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is attending a workshop about caring for persons infected with hepatitis. Which characteristic is most appropriate when defining the incidence rate of hepatitis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Incidence rate measures new cases over time, key for tracking hepatitis spread.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Which nursing diagnosis should receive priority in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pain (alteration in comfort) is the hallmark of RA, impacting quality of life most urgently.