ATI LPN
Chapter 14 Organizing Patient Care Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Which nursing diagnosis should receive priority in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pain (alteration in comfort) is the hallmark of RA, impacting quality of life most urgently.
Question 2 of 5
A client is scheduled to have a blood test for cholesterol and triglycerides the next day. The nurse would tell the client
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fasting for 12 hours ensures accurate lipid levels.
Question 3 of 5
A pre-term baby develops nasal flaring, cyanosis and diminished breath sounds on one side. The provider's diagnosis is spontaneous pneumothorax. Which procedure should the nurse prepare for first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chest tube insertion relieves pneumothorax by evacuating air from the pleural space.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with cardiac disease about the anatomy and physiology of the heart. Which is the correct pathway of blood flow through the heart?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blood flows: right atrium - right ventricle - lungs - left atrium - left ventricle.
Question 5 of 5
An 82 year-old client is prescribed eye drops for treatment of glaucoma. What assessment is needed before the nurse begins teaching proper administration of the medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Manual dexterity ensures the client can instill drops accurately.