ATI LPN
Patient Comfort Questions Shadow Health Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client has just returned to the medical-surgical unit following a segmental lung resection. After assessing the client, the first nursing action would be to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring oxygen saturation ensures adequate respiratory function post-lung surgery.
Question 2 of 5
A registered nurse (RN) is assigned to work at the Poison Control Center telephone hotline. In which of these cases of childhood poisoning would the nurse suggest that parents have the child drink orange juice?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Orange juice neutralizes mild plant toxins like philodendron; others require urgent care.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is performing physical assessments on adolescents. What finding would the nurse anticipate concerning female growth spurts?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Female growth spurts typically precede males' by about 2 years (around age 11-12).
Question 4 of 5
A patient has limited mobility due to a recent surgery. What intervention can help prevent complications related to immobility?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Regular range-of-motion exercises are vital to prevent complications like joint stiffness, muscle atrophy, and blood clots in patients with limited mobility post-surgery. These exercises maintain circulation and flexibility, countering the risks of prolonged stillness. Avoiding hydration increases dehydration risk and doesn't address immobility's effects it's counterproductive. Keeping the patient supine at all times exacerbates immobility issues, potentially leading to pressure ulcers or respiratory problems. Minimizing communication might reduce stress but doesn't tackle physical complications. Nurses use active or passive exercises depending on the patient's ability, ensuring joints stay functional and reducing the likelihood of thromboembolism or contractures, which are serious post-operative concerns.
Question 5 of 5
How can a nurse assess a patient's nutritional status?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A thorough physical examination provides a comprehensive assessment of nutritional status by evaluating signs like muscle wasting, skin condition, hair health, and edema, alongside weight and lab data. Family dietary reports are subjective and incomplete without clinical correlation. Relying only on weight misses underlying issues like fluid retention or muscle loss. Monitoring intake and output tracks fluid balance but not nutrient absorption or deficiencies. A full exam integrates physical findings with history and tests, offering a holistic view critical for identifying malnutrition or overnutrition and guiding tailored interventions in nursing care.