ATI LPN
COPD Patient Care Question Questions
Question 1 of 5
A risk factor for heart disease is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Smoking is a major heart disease risk, damaging vessels and raising plaque, per cardiology. Exercise , low cholesterol , and low blood pressure reduce risk. PSWs promote heart health, making 'Smoking' the correct risk factor.
Question 2 of 5
Joe and Carol, two of the RNs on Unit 22, are discussing recent incidents on the unit that have involved patients and visitors uttering threats or making demeaning remarks to staff during evening hours. Joe observes that unless someone shoots at him, he is not concerned because words cant hurt you. Joes remarks:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Verbal violence can harm morale and performance, a common misconception.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is instructing a 65-year-old female client diagnosed with osteoporosis. The most important instruction regarding exercise would be to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Weight-bearing exercises are most important for osteoporosis, per the document, as they slow bone loss and improve density, despite irreversible loss. Weight reduction helps but isn't primary. Avoiding risky exercises is cautious but less proactive. Muscle strengthening supports bones but isn't the focus. A, with estrogen and calcium, prevents progression, making it the top instruction.
Question 4 of 5
After a client has an enteral feeding tube inserted, the most accurate method for verification of placement is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Abdominal x-ray is the most accurate method to verify enteral tube placement. It visually confirms the tube's position in the stomach or intestine, critical to avoid aspiration or misplacement complications. Auscultation is unreliable due to similar lung/stomach sounds. Flushing with saline tests patency, not location. Aspiration suggests placement via pH but isn't definitive, as secretions vary. X-ray is the gold standard, ensuring safety before feeding, making it the most precise choice.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing several clients in a long term health care facility. Which client is at highest risk for development of decubitus ulcers?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A 79-year-old malnourished client on bed rest is at highest risk for decubitus ulcers. Malnutrition impairs tissue repair, and immobility increases pressure on bony prominences. Obesity adds pressure but mobility reduces risk. Incontinence risks skin breakdown, but less than A's factors. Ambulatory status lowers risk. A combines critical risk factors, making it the highest priority.