ATI LPN
Chapter 14 Organizing Patient Care Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
In preparing medications for a client with a gastrostomy tube, the nurse should contact the health care provider before administering which of the following drugs through the tube?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cardizem SR tablet requires provider contact. Sustained-release forms shouldn't be crushed for tube administration, per pharmacology, risking altered absorption. Liquid Lanoxin and Tylenol are safe, Os-cal may need adjustment but isn't primary. A ensures safety.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client who will undergo a myelogram. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a contraindication for this test?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: I am allergic to shrimp' indicates a contraindication for a myelogram. Shellfish allergy suggests iodine sensitivity, risking reaction to contrast dye, per radiology standards. Positioning , claustrophobia , and headache are manageable. B requires alternative planning.
Question 3 of 5
A client is scheduled to receive an oral solution of radioactive iodine (131I). In order to reduce hazards, the priority information for the nurse to include in client teaching is which of these statements?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In the initial 48 hours, avoid contact with children and pregnant women, and flush the commode twice' is priority. It minimizes radiation exposure, per nuclear medicine standards. Utensils , bathroom , and fluids are less critical initially. A protects vulnerable groups.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse must know that the most accurate oxygen delivery system available is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Venturi mask delivers precise oxygen concentrations (24%-50%) via a Venturi valve, making it the most accurate system.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a school-aged child with a diagnosis of secondary hyperparathyroidism following treatment for chronic renal disease. Which of the following lab data should receive priority attention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Imbalanced calcium and phosphorus indicate parathyroid dysfunction, critical in renal disease management.