ATI LPN
Patient Comfort Questions Shadow Health Questions
Question 1 of 5
In planning care for a 6 month-old infant, what must the nurse provide to assist in the development of trust?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Security assists trust development in a 6-month-old. Per Erikson's trust vs. mistrust stage, consistent, reliable care builds trust, per developmental theory. Food , warmth , and comfort contribute but security encompasses predictability and safety, foundational for trust.
Question 2 of 5
Parents of a 6 month-old breast fed baby ask the nurse about increasing the baby's diet. Which of the following should be added first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cereal should be added first at 6 months. Iron-fortified cereal meets nutritional needs and developmental readiness, per AAP guidelines. Eggs and meat risk allergies, juice lacks priority nutrients. A supports healthy growth.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a healthy child at the 2 year check up. Which of the following should the nurse report immediately to the health care provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Height and weight percentiles varying widely should be reported immediately. Significant discrepancies at 2 years suggest growth issues, per pediatric standards, needing evaluation. Slowed growth , height differences , and weight fluctuations are less urgent. A flags potential pathology.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse manager considers changing staff assignments from 8 hour shifts to 12 hour shifts. A staff-selected planning committee has approved the change, yet the staff are not receptive to the plan. As a change agent, the nurse manager should first
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Exploring how the committee evaluated barriers is the first step. It identifies resistance causes, per change management principles, enabling adjustments. Posting ignores staff, redesigning is premature, and retaining avoids progress. B fosters acceptance.
Question 5 of 5
A diabetic client asks the nurse why the provider ordered a glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA) measurement, since a blood glucose reading was just performed. You will explain to the client that the HbA test:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reflects an average blood sugar for several months' explains HbA1c. It measures glycated hemoglobin, indicating 2-3 month glucose control, per diabetes management. Precision , complications , and insulin are incorrect. D clarifies its purpose.