ATI LPN
Shadow Health Patient Comfort Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client is waiting to have an intravenous pyelogram (IVP). The most important information to be obtained by the nurse prior to the procedure is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Allergies to iodine or shellfish contraindicate IVP contrast, preventing severe reactions.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a parent how to administer oral iron supplements to a 2 year-old child. Which of the following interventions should be included in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vitamin C (in orange juice) enhances absorption; a straw prevents tooth staining.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A client with anemia has a new prescription for ferrous sulfate. In teaching the client about diet and iron supplements, the nurse should emphasize that absorption of iron is enhanced if taken with which substance?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vitamin C in orange juice enhances iron absorption.
Question 5 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.