ATI LPN
Chapter 14 Organizing Patient Care Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client is scheduled to receive an oral solution of radioactive iodine (131I). In order to reduce hazards, the priority information for the nurse to include in client teaching is which of these statements?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In the initial 48 hours, avoid contact with children and pregnant women, and flush the commode twice' is priority. It minimizes radiation exposure, per nuclear medicine standards. Utensils , bathroom , and fluids are less critical initially. A protects vulnerable groups.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a school-aged child with a diagnosis of secondary hyperparathyroidism following treatment for chronic renal disease. Which of the following lab data should receive priority attention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Imbalanced calcium and phosphorus indicate parathyroid dysfunction, critical in renal disease management.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a pregnant woman with pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) receiving magnesium sulfate intravenously. In assessing the client, it is noted that respirations are 12, pulse and blood pressure have dropped significantly, and 8 hour output is 200 ml. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Respiratory depression and oliguria suggest magnesium toxicity; stopping the infusion is the priority.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 10 year-old client who will be placed on heparin therapy. Which assessment is critical for the nurse to make before initiating therapy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Heparin dosing is weight-based in children to ensure safe anticoagulation.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is instructing a client with moderate persistent asthma on the proper method for using MDIs (multi-dose inhalers). Which medication should be administered first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Beta agonists (bronchodilators) open airways first, enhancing subsequent drug delivery.