ATI LPN
Patient Comfort Questions Shadow Health Questions
Question 1 of 5
The emergency room nurse admits a child who experienced a seizure at school. The parent comments that this is the first occurrence and denies any family history of epilepsy. What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The seizure may or may not mean your child has epilepsy' is best. A single seizure doesn't confirm epilepsy, requiring further evaluation, per neurology standards. A assumes diagnosis, C oversimplifies, and D overpromises. B educates accurately, reducing anxiety.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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.