ATI LPN
Shadow Health Patient Comfort Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A school nurse has a 10 year-old child with a history of epilepsy with tonic-clonic seizures attending classes regularly. The school nurse should inform the teacher that if the child experiences a seizure in the classroom, the most important action to take during the seizure would be to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placing hands or a blanket under the head is most important during a seizure. It prevents injury, per epilepsy care standards, a priority in tonic-clonic events. Moving objects , noting , and privacy follow. D ensures immediate safety.
Question 2 of 5
A client is waiting to have an intravenous pyelogram (IVP). The most important information to be obtained by the nurse prior to the procedure is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Allergies to iodine or shellfish contraindicate IVP contrast, preventing severe reactions.
Question 3 of 5
When providing discharge teaching to a client with asthma, the nurse will warn against the use of which of the following over-the-counter medications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aspirin can trigger asthma exacerbations in sensitive individuals.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a parent how to administer oral iron supplements to a 2 year-old child. Which of the following interventions should be included in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vitamin C (in orange juice) enhances absorption; a straw prevents tooth staining.
Question 5 of 5
A client is receiving dexamethasone (Decadron) therapy. What should the nurse plan to monitor in this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dexamethasone, a glucocorticoid, can cause hyperglycemia, requiring regular glucose monitoring.