ATI LPN
Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Test Bank
Chapter 10 : Safety Questions
Question 1 of 5
What important safety precaution should the home health nurse teach parents in order to prevent burns to small children?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
To protect infants and children from burns, turn the pot handles on stoves away from the child's reach.
Question 2 of 5
What must the nurse do before applying a safety reminder device (SRD)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Initially, an order is necessary that specifies the type of SRD and the duration of its application.
Question 3 of 5
What should the nurse do when offering a cup of hot coffee to a frail older adult patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Filling the cup half full promotes safety and does not change the flavor of the beverage, nor does it demean the patient as would making him or her wear a bib or apron.
Question 4 of 5
What type of fire extinguisher should the nurse use when the oxygen concentrator machine malfunctions and causes an electric fire?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Electric fires require type C fire extinguishers.
Question 5 of 5
A disaster situation occurs and involves an explosion in a hospital laundry. What would this be classified as?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Internal disaster often threatens the safety of patients and staff.