ATI LPN
Patient Comfort Questions Shadow Health Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who requires a mechanical ventilator for breathing. The high pressure alarm goes off on the ventilator. What is the first action the nurse should perform?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Performing a quick assessment is the first action when a high pressure alarm sounds. It identifies causes like obstruction or resistance, per ventilator management. Disconnecting or calling follows, resetting masks issues. B ensures targeted response.
Question 5 of 5
A newly admitted adult client has a diagnosis of hepatitis A. The charge nurse should reinforce to the staff members that the most significant routine infection control strategy, in addition to handwashing, is which of these?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wearing a gown to change soiled linens is significant for hepatitis A. Fecal-oral transmission requires barrier protection, per infection control. Signs , masks , and gloves support but gown use targets the primary route. C enhances safety.