ATI LPN
COPD Patient Care Question Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client has a serum glucose of 385 mg/dl. Which of these orders would the nurse question first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Humulin N (intermediate-acting insulin) is not given IV; only regular insulin is safe IV, indicating an error.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a group of women in a community clinic about prevention of osteoporosis. Which of the following over-the-counter medications should the nurse recognize as having the most elemental calcium per tablet?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calcium carbonate has the highest elemental calcium content (40%) per tablet.
Question 3 of 5
A child presents to the Emergency Department with documented acetaminophen poisoning. In order to provide counseling and education for the parents, which principle must the nurse understand?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acetaminophen overdose can cause severe liver damage, which is treatable with N-acetylcysteine if caught early.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for an 87 year-old client with urinary retention. Which finding should be reported immediately?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fecal impaction can obstruct the bladder outlet, worsening retention and risking complications like overflow.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is taking a health history from parents of a child admitted with possible Reye's syndrome. Which recent illness would the nurse recognize as increasing the risk to develop Reye's syndrome?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Varicella (chickenpox) is a known viral trigger for Reye's syndrome, especially with aspirin use.