ATI LPN
Foundations and Adult Health Nursing Test Bank
Chapter 10 : Safety Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
The emergency department nurse admits a victim of poisoning. Who should the nurse call to receive the best assistance for dealing with this victim?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse can access the local poison control center for assistance in caring for a victim of poisoning.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse instructs an unlicensed assistive personnel about the proper use of a gait belt and is observing a return demonstration. What action by the unlicensed assistive personnel should cause the nurse to intervene?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A gait belt should be securely applied around the patient's waist. It has handles attached for the nurse to grasp while the patient ambulates. The nurse should walk on the patient's weaker side so that assistance may be given if the patient starts to fall.