ATI LPN
Shadow Health Patient Comfort Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a deep vein thrombosis. Which finding would require the nurse's immediate attention?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Respiratory rate of 32 requires immediate attention in DVT. Tachypnea suggests pulmonary embolism, per vascular nursing. Fever indicates infection, pulse is normal, and BP is concerning but secondary. C prioritizes life-threatening complications.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A school nurse has a 10 year-old child with a history of epilepsy with tonic-clonic seizures attending classes regularly. The school nurse should inform the teacher that if the child experiences a seizure in the classroom, the most important action to take during the seizure would be to
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placing hands or a blanket under the head is most important during a seizure. It prevents injury, per epilepsy care standards, a priority in tonic-clonic events. Moving objects , noting , and privacy follow. D ensures immediate safety.
Question 4 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 5 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.