ATI LPN
COPD Patient Care Question Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is to administer a new medication to a client. Which of these actions best demonstrate awareness of safe, proficient nursing practice?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking name and allergies then checking bands best demonstrates safe practice. It confirms identity and allergies at the bedside, per medication safety standards. A lacks allergy check, C misses allergies, D is overly complex. B ensures accuracy.
Question 2 of 5
When caring for a client with urinary incontinence, which content should be reinforced by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antihistamines can worsen incontinence by reducing bladder tone; other options are incorrect or harmful.
Question 3 of 5
A client has a serum glucose of 385 mg/dl. Which of these orders would the nurse question first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Humulin N (intermediate-acting insulin) is not given IV; only regular insulin is safe IV, indicating an error.
Question 4 of 5
The use of atropine for treatment of symptomatic bradycardia is contraindicated for a client with which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Atropine increases intraocular pressure, worsening glaucoma.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a group of women in a community clinic about prevention of osteoporosis. Which of the following over-the-counter medications should the nurse recognize as having the most elemental calcium per tablet?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calcium carbonate has the highest elemental calcium content (40%) per tablet.