ATI LPN
Chapter 14 Organizing Patient Care Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the most important consideration when teaching parents how to reduce risks in the home?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Age of children in the home is most important. Developmental stages dictate risk types (e.g., choking, falls), per safety education. Parental factors , services , and number matter but age-specific risks drive tailored teaching, making D the priority.
Question 2 of 5
In preparing medications for a client with a gastrostomy tube, the nurse should contact the health care provider before administering which of the following drugs through the tube?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cardizem SR tablet requires provider contact. Sustained-release forms shouldn't be crushed for tube administration, per pharmacology, risking altered absorption. Liquid Lanoxin and Tylenol are safe, Os-cal may need adjustment but isn't primary. A ensures safety.
Question 3 of 5
A 6 year-old child diagnosed with acute glomerulonephritis (AGN) is experiencing anorexia, moderate edema and elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels. The child requests a peanut butter sandwich for lunch. What would the nurse's best response to this request?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: I know that is your favorite, but let me help you pick another lunch' is best. AGN requires sodium and protein restriction; peanut butter is high in both, per renal nursing. A allows it, B is abrupt, D delays. C balances empathy and health.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing a client who will undergo a myelogram. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a contraindication for this test?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: I am allergic to shrimp' indicates a contraindication for a myelogram. Shellfish allergy suggests iodine sensitivity, risking reaction to contrast dye, per radiology standards. Positioning , claustrophobia , and headache are manageable. B requires alternative planning.
Question 5 of 5
A client is scheduled to receive an oral solution of radioactive iodine (131I). In order to reduce hazards, the priority information for the nurse to include in client teaching is which of these statements?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In the initial 48 hours, avoid contact with children and pregnant women, and flush the commode twice' is priority. It minimizes radiation exposure, per nuclear medicine standards. Utensils , bathroom , and fluids are less critical initially. A protects vulnerable groups.