ATI LPN
Shadow Health Patient Comfort Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client is receiving dexamethasone (Decadron) therapy. What should the nurse plan to monitor in this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dexamethasone, a glucocorticoid, can cause hyperglycemia, requiring regular glucose monitoring.
Question 2 of 5
An 80 year-old nursing home resident has a temperature of 101.6 degrees Fahrenheit rectally. This is a sudden change in an otherwise healthy client. Which should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sudden fever in the elderly can indicate delirium; assessing alertness first evaluates for acute neurological changes.
Question 3 of 5
The nasogastric tube of a post-op gastrectomy client has stopped draining greenish liquid. The nurse should
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Normal saline irrigation (if ordered) clears blockages safely; distilled water risks electrolyte imbalance.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is providing diet instruction to the parents of a child with cystic fibrosis. The nurse would emphasize that the diet should be high
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CF requires high-calorie, high-protein diets with unrestricted fat to offset malabsorption.
Question 5 of 5
In order to be effective in administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation to a 5 year-old, the nurse must
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For a 5-year-old, 1 breath every 5 compressions (30:2 ratio) aligns with pediatric CPR guidelines.