ATI LPN
Dewitt Fundamentals Quizlet LPN Pass Medications Questions
Question 1 of 5
The client scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy tells the nurse, 'I'm so afraid. What will happen to me during the treatment?' Which of the following statements is most therapeutic for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Saying, 'You will be given medicine to relax you during the treatment,' is most therapeutic, addressing fear with reassurance about comfort and safety during electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), a common anxiety for clients. Detailing seizures, side effects, or post-treatment confusion might heighten fear rather than soothe it. Nurses use this approach to build trust, easing emotional distress while preparing clients for the procedure effectively.
Question 2 of 5
A client with hypothyroidism is prescribed Synthroid (levothyroxine). The nurse should tell the client to take the medication:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Synthroid (levothyroxine) should be taken 30 minutes before breakfast on an empty stomach, maximizing absorption for hypothyroidism treatment, as food especially calcium or iron reduces uptake, per endocrine guidelines. Meal timing or bedtime dosing lowers efficacy. Nurses instruct this timing, ensuring consistent thyroid hormone levels, improving energy, metabolism, and symptom control for the client.
Question 3 of 5
The physician has ordered a culture for HBsAg for a client with suspected hepatitis. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Collecting an HBsAg culture (blood test for hepatitis B surface antigen) in a sterile container ensures accurate viral detection IV sites, fasting, or NG tubes don't apply to serology. Nurses use this method, avoiding contamination, aiding swift diagnosis of liver infection.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a right-sided mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. Four hours post-op, the nurse should give priority to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Checking drains for bright red blood four hours post-mastectomy with reconstruction detects hemorrhage, a priority turning, pain meds, and BP follow bleeding control. Nurses monitor output, reporting excessive bleeding, ensuring stability in the acute post-op phase.
Question 5 of 5
The physician's orders for a client with acute pancreatitis include the following: strict NPO, NG tube to low intermittent suction. The nurse recognizes that these interventions will:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: NPO and NG suction reduce pancreatic enzyme secretion in acute pancreatitis by minimizing gut stimulation insulin needs, gastric acid, and pain persist. Nurses implement this, resting the pancreas, critical for reducing inflammation and pain in this acute condition.