ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Oxygenation Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has had a stroke, resulting in aphasia and dysphagia. Which of the following tasks should the nurse assign to an assistive personnel? Select ONE that does not apply
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: These are within the AP's range of function; all others require a nurse.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness and is approaching death. The client is short of breath and has noisy respirations from secretions in their airway. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Turn the client every 2 hr. Turning the client at least once every 2 hrs will break up the secretions in the client's lungs and prevent noisy respirations. Antiemetics are for nausea and vomiting, to keep mouth moist provide frequent oral care, keeping it cool will decrease client's air hunger and increase comfort.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has herpes zoster and asks the nurse about the use of complementary and alternative therapies for pain control. The nurse should inform the client that this condition is a contraindication for which of the following therapies?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acupuncture. The nurse should inform the client that any skin infection is a contraindication for acupuncture. An open portal in the skin could spread the infection. Feverfew is an alternative therapy that promotes wound healing. Aloe is complementary to wound healing. Biofeedback assists clients with stroke recovery.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness and is at the end of life. The nurse should recognize that which of the following statements by the client's partner indicates effective coping?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: I am relying on support from our family during this time.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is talking with the partner of a client who has dementia. The client’s partner expresses frustration about finding time to manage household responsibilities while caring for their partner. The nurse should identify that the partner is experiencing which of the following types of role-performance stress?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Role overload. Sick role refers to expectations placed on the individual who has health issues, Role conflict develops when a person must assume multiple roles that conflict.