ATI LPN
Shadow Health Patient Comfort Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assigned to a client newly diagnosed with active tuberculosis. Which of these interventions would be a priority for the nurse to implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placing the client in a negative pressure room with masks is the priority for active TB. Airborne isolation prevents droplet spread, per CDC guidelines. Coughing (A, B) and handwashing are secondary. D controls transmission effectively.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a chest tube. On the second postoperative day, the chest tube accidentally disconnects from the drainage tube. The first action the nurse should take is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clamping prevents air entry into the pleural space, reducing pneumothorax risk until the system is reconnected.
Question 3 of 5
A client is waiting to have an intravenous pyelogram (IVP). The most important information to be obtained by the nurse prior to the procedure is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Allergies to iodine or shellfish contraindicate IVP contrast, preventing severe reactions.
Question 4 of 5
When providing discharge teaching to a client with asthma, the nurse will warn against the use of which of the following over-the-counter medications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aspirin can trigger asthma exacerbations in sensitive individuals.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a parent how to administer oral iron supplements to a 2 year-old child. Which of the following interventions should be included in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vitamin C (in orange juice) enhances absorption; a straw prevents tooth staining.