ATI LPN
Chapter 14 Organizing Patient Care Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of these women in the labor and delivery unit would the nurse check first when the water breaks (ROM) for all of them within a 2 minute period?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Multigravida at +2 station, 7 cm dilated, and 50% effaced is closest to delivery, requiring immediate assessment post-ROM.
Question 2 of 5
The parents of a child who has recently been diagnosed with asthma ask the nurse to explain the condition to them. The best response is 'Asthma causes
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asthma involves bronchoconstriction and inflammation, narrowing airways and obstructing flow.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is attending a workshop about caring for persons infected with hepatitis. Which characteristic is most appropriate when defining the incidence rate of hepatitis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Incidence rate measures new cases over time, key for tracking hepatitis spread.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
To prevent keratitis in an unconscious client, the nurse should apply moisturizing ointment to the
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Eye ointment prevents corneal drying and keratitis in unconscious patients.