ATI LPN
Shadow Health Patient Comfort Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The school nurse is called to the playground for an episode of mouth trauma. The nurse finds that the front tooth of a 9 year old child has been avulsed ('knocked out'). After recovering the tooth, the initial response should be to
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rinsing and reimplanting the tooth quickly maximizes the chance of successful reattachment.
Question 2 of 5
A client has been admitted for meningitis. In reviewing the laboratory analysis of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), the nurse would expect to note
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bacterial meningitis increases CSF protein due to inflammation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with left ventricular heart failure. Which one of the following assessments is an early indication of inadequate oxygen transport?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Confusion and restlessness signal early cerebral hypoxia in heart failure.
Question 4 of 5
A client tells the nurse he is fearful of planned surgery because of evil thoughts about a family member. What is the best initial response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Listening validates the client's fear and opens communication.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is planning care for a client with increased intracranial pressure. The best position for this client is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Semi-Fowler's (head elevated 30°) reduces ICP by aiding venous drainage.