ATI LPN
Acute Respiratory Care Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is educating a client who has a terminal illness about declining resuscitation in a living will. The client asks, 'What would happen if I arrived at the emergency department and I had difficulty breathing?' Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: We would give you oxygen through a tube in your nose. Oxygen can provide comfort and is not considered a resuscitative measure when the nurse delivers it via nasal cannula.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing a change of shift report. Which of the following tools or documents should the nurse use to communicate continuity of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Situation, background, assessment, and recommendation.
Question 3 of 5
A home health nurse is performing a follow-up visit for a client who has a gastrostomy tube through which they receive intermittent feedings, and medications. The client has recently developed diarrhea. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a possible cause of the diarrhea?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client’s caregiver washes out the feeding bag with warm water once every 24 hr. Feeding bags should be washed out after each feeding and replaced with a new feeding bag every 24 hr to prevent bacterial contamination.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing an education program for staff about advocacy. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Advocacy ensures clients’ safety, health and rights.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing an older client’s risk for falls. Which of the following assessments should the nurse use to identify the client’s safety needs? (Select ONE that does not apply)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pupil clarity, Visual fields, Visual acuity.