ATI LPN
Shadow Health Patient Comfort Questions Questions
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A client with anemia has a new prescription for ferrous sulfate. In teaching the client about diet and iron supplements, the nurse should emphasize that absorption of iron is enhanced if taken with which substance?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vitamin C in orange juice enhances iron absorption.
Question 3 of 5
An 80 year-old nursing home resident has a temperature of 101.6 degrees Fahrenheit rectally. This is a sudden change in an otherwise healthy client. Which should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sudden fever in the elderly can indicate delirium; assessing alertness first evaluates for acute neurological changes.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
The nurse is providing diet instruction to the parents of a child with cystic fibrosis. The nurse would emphasize that the diet should be high
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CF requires high-calorie, high-protein diets with unrestricted fat to offset malabsorption.