ATI LPN
Patient Comfort Questions Shadow Health Questions
Question 1 of 5
After a myocardial infarction, a client is placed on a sodium restricted diet. When the nurse is teaching the client about the diet, which meal plan would be the most appropriate to suggest?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The sodium-restricted meal is 3 oz. turkey, fresh sweet potato, fresh green beans, milk, and an orange , per the document, avoiding high-sodium canned foods (A, B) and cured meats . Canned beets , salmon , and bologna elevate sodium, risking fluid retention post-MI. D uses fresh, low-sodium options, supporting heart health, making it most appropriate.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching an 87 year-old client methods for maintaining regular bowel movements. The nurse would caution the client to avoid
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse should caution against laxatives for an 87-year-old. Chronic use risks dependency, dehydration, and electrolyte imbalance, common in elders. Suppositories , fiber , and softeners are safer, promoting regularity without overuse risks. C's potential for harm outweighs benefits long-term, making it the item to avoid.
Question 3 of 5
As the RN responsible for a client in isolation, which can be delegated to the practical nurse (PN)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reinforcing isolation precautions can be delegated to a PN. It's educational, within PN scope, unlike attitude assessment , staff evaluation , or environmental risk , which require RN judgment. A supports infection control safely, making it delegable.
Question 4 of 5
An unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP), who usually works in pediatrics is assigned to work on a medical-surgical unit. Which one of the questions by the charge nurse would be most appropriate prior to making delegation decisions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: What type of care did you give in pediatrics?' is most appropriate. It assesses relevant experience for med-surg delegation, unlike tenure , checklist , or comfort . B ensures safe task matching, making it the best question.
Question 5 of 5
When observing 4 year-old children playing in the hospital playroom, what activity would the nurse expect to see the children participating in?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cooperative play with preschoolers is expected for 4-year-olds. Per Erikson/Piaget, initiative and preoperational stages foster social interaction, unlike competitive games , parallel play , or solitary . D matches development, making it the norm.