ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 13 : Safety Questions
Question 1 of 5
A newly admitted patient may be at risk for falls. While the patient is in the bathroom changing into a hospital gown, the admitting nurse would be most concerned about:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Staying near the bathroom ensures immediate assistance if the patient becomes unsteady, directly addressing the immediate fall risk during a vulnerable activity.
Question 2 of 5
A patient has been restrained to prevent him from pulling out his nasogastric tube. You assign a UAP to check on the patient. What directions will you give?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Restraints require frequent checks (every 30 minutes) and release every 2 hours for repositioning, toileting, and skin assessment, with documentation to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
Question 3 of 5
You walk into a patient's room and find a fire involving the trash can and curtains. What will you do first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The RACE acronym prioritizes rescuing patients from immediate danger first to ensure their safety before addressing the fire.
Question 4 of 5
To use proper body mechanics, you need to be most concerned about:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Proper body mechanics involve maintaining a stable center of gravity, a wide base of support, and using leg muscles to lift, minimizing strain on the back.
Question 5 of 5
During clinical, you think you see a staff nurse swallow a narcotic medicine she signed out for a patient. What will you do?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reporting suspected diversion to an instructor ensures proper investigation while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical standards.