ATI LPN
Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills
Chapter 13 Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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 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
Which statement best describes the National Patient Safety Goals?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The National Patient Safety Goals, established by The Joint Commission, focus on specific safety issues in healthcare settings and set requirements to address them, such as reducing patient harm from falls or improving communication.