ATI LPN
Patient Comfort Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 7 year-old with acute glomerulonephritis (AGN). Findings include moderate edema and oliguria. Serum blood urea nitrogen and creatinine are elevated. What dietary modifications are most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Decreased sodium and potassium is most appropriate for AGN with edema, oliguria, and elevated BUN/creatinine. Sodium restriction reduces fluid retention, easing edema, while potassium restriction prevents hyperkalemia from reduced renal clearance. Decreased carbs/fat is irrelevant to renal function. Increased potassium/protein risks toxicity and uremia. Increased sodium/fluids worsens edema. B aligns with AGN management, supporting renal recovery, making it the best modification.
Question 2 of 5
The RN delegates the task of taking vital signs of all the clients on the medical-surgical unit to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Specific written and verbal instructions are given to not take a post-mastectomy client's blood pressure on the left arm. Which of these statements is most immediately accurate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The UAP is responsible for following instructions . Delegation was clear; accountability lies with UAP adherence. RN accountability exists, delegation was appropriate (B false), and UAP isn't under RN license . D ensures task execution, making it accurate.
Question 3 of 5
Which one of these tasks can be safely delegated to a practical nurse (PN)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Providing stoma care for a well-functioning ostomy can be delegated to a PN. Routine care fits PN scope, unlike assessing new ileostomy , complex colostomy , or teaching , which need RN skills. C ensures safe delegation.
Question 4 of 5
The parents of a child who has suddenly been hospitalized for an acute illness state that they should have taken the child to the pediatrician earlier. Which approach by the nurse is best when dealing with the parents' comments?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Accepting feelings without judgment is best. It validates parental guilt, building trust for coping, unlike focusing on recovery , explaining illness , or agreeing , which may dismiss emotions. D supports emotional health, making it the top approach.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching the parents of a 3 month-old infant about nutrition. What is the main source of fluids for an infant until about 12 months of age?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Formula or breast milk is the main fluid source until 12 months. It meets nutritional needs, unlike dilute milk (B, lacks fat), juice (C, sugar risks), or water (D, no calories). A aligns with AAP guidelines, making it correct.