ATI LPN
Shadow Health Patient Comfort Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nasogastric tube of a post-op gastrectomy client has stopped draining greenish liquid. The nurse should
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Normal saline irrigation (if ordered) clears blockages safely; distilled water risks electrolyte imbalance.
Question 2 of 5
In order to be effective in administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation to a 5 year-old, the nurse must
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For a 5-year-old, 1 breath every 5 compressions (30:2 ratio) aligns with pediatric CPR guidelines.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse notes an abrupt onset of confusion in an elderly patient. Which of the following recently-ordered medications would most likely contribute to this change?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antihistamines often cause confusion in the elderly due to anticholinergic effects.
Question 4 of 5
A parent tells the nurse that their 6 year-old child who normally enjoys school, has not been doing well since the grandmother died 2 months ago. Which statement most accurately describes thoughts on death and dying at this age?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: By age 6, children typically understand death as permanent and irreversible.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse has identified what appears to be ventricular tachycardia on the cardiac monitor of a client being evaluated for possible myocardial infarction. The first action the nurse would perform is to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing ABCs confirms VT and patient stability before escalating care.