ATI LPN
Chapter 14 Organizing Patient Care Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The hospital is planning to downsize and eliminate a number of staff positions as a cost-saving measure. To assist staff in this change process, the nurse manager is preparing for the 'unfreezing' phase of change. With this approach the nurse manager should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Unfreezing involves motivating staff by explaining the need for change.
Question 2 of 5
A client is admitted with a diagnosis of myocardial infarction (MI). The client is complaining of chest pain. The nurse knows that pain related to an MI is due to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: MI pain results from myocardial ischemia due to reduced oxygen supply.
Question 3 of 5
A woman comes to the antepartum clinic for a routine prenatal examination. She is 12 weeks pregnant with her second child. Which of the following shows proper documentation of the client's obstetric history by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gravida 2 (second pregnancy), Para 1 (one prior birth) is correct.
Question 4 of 5
A young child is admitted for treatment of lead poisoning. The nurse recognizes that the most serious effect of chronic lead poisoning is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lead causes irreversible CNS damage, the most severe long-term effect.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a post-surgical client at risk for developing deep vein thrombosis. Which intervention is an effective preventive measure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ROM and ambulation promote venous return, reducing DVT risk.