ATI LPN
Patient Comfort Questions Shadow Health Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving methyldopa hydrochloride (Aldomet) intravenously. Which of the following assessment findings would indicate to the nurse that the client may be having an adverse reaction to the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mood changes (e.g., depression) are a known adverse effect of methyldopa, requiring monitoring.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with schizophrenia who has been treated with quetiapine (Seroquel) for 1 month. Today the client is increasingly agitated and complains of muscle stiffness. Which of these findings should be reported to the health care provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fever and sweating suggest neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a life-threatening reaction.
Question 3 of 5
A pregnant woman is hospitalized for treatment of pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) in the third trimester. She is receiving magnesium sulfate intravenously. The nurse understands that this medication is used mainly for what purpose?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Magnesium sulfate prevents seizures (eclampsia) in PIH.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a pregnant client in her third trimester. The parents are informed that the ultrasound suggests that the baby is small for gestational age (SGA). An earlier ultrasound indicated normal growth. The nurse understands that this change is most likely due to what factor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Maternal hypertension can restrict placental blood flow, leading to SGA, especially if growth slows later in pregnancy.
Question 5 of 5
The recent increase in the reported cases of active tuberculosis (TB) in the United States is attributed to which factor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HIV weakens immunity, increasing TB reactivation and transmission rates.