ATI LPN
Providing Personal Care and Comfort Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 2 year-old child after corrective surgery for Tetralogy of Fallot. The mother reports that the child has suddenly begun seizing. The nurse recognizes this problem is probably due to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Post-surgical hypoxia or emboli from Tetralogy repair can cause a CVA.
Question 2 of 5
A client experiences post partum hemorrhage eight hours after the birth of twins. Following administration of IV fluids and 500 ml of whole blood, her hemoglobin and hematocrit are within normal limits. She asks the nurse whether she should continue to breast feed the infants. Which of the following is based on sound rationale?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Breastfeeding stimulates oxytocin, aiding uterine involution and reducing bleeding risk.
Question 3 of 5
While assessing a client in an outpatient facility with a panic disorder, the nurse completes a thorough health history and physical exam. Which finding is most significant for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Impending doom is a hallmark symptom of panic disorder, indicating acute distress.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is planning care for a client with pneumococcal pneumonia. Which of the following would be most effective in removing respiratory secretions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hydration thins secretions, aiding their removal in pneumonia.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with acute pancreatitis. After pain management, which intervention should be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Coughing and deep breathing prevent respiratory complications in pancreatitis.