ATI LPN
Shadow Health Patient Comfort Questions Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse notes an abrupt onset of confusion in an elderly patient. Which of the following recently-ordered medications would most likely contribute to this change?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antihistamines often cause confusion in the elderly due to anticholinergic effects.