ATI RN
Client Safety Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
A charge nurse has access to the facility's electronic client records. It is appropriate for the charge nurse to share her personal password with whom?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: No one. Sharing personal passwords violates confidentiality and security protocols. The charge nurse is responsible for safeguarding client information and should not share her password with anyone, including the nurse manager, nursing student, or unit clerk. Sharing passwords can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, compromising client privacy and violating HIPAA regulations. It is essential to maintain individual accountability for accessing electronic records to ensure data integrity and protect client confidentiality.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse suspects that a coworker is diverting opioid analgesics. Which of the following is an adverse effect of opioid medications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A. Euphoria. Opioid medications can cause euphoria due to their effects on the brain's reward system. This can lead to misuse and addiction. Rhinorrhea (B), hallucinations (C), and dilated pupils (D) are not typical adverse effects of opioid medications. Rhinorrhea is more commonly associated with allergies or colds, hallucinations are more commonly associated with certain psychiatric disorders or drug intoxication, and dilated pupils are more commonly associated with stimulant use.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning a community diabetes mellitus management program. What goal should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because reducing the incidence of foot amputations is a crucial goal in managing diabetes mellitus. This goal focuses on preventing severe complications and improving quality of life for clients. Choice A is too specific and may not address the overall goal of preventing complications. Choice C does not relate directly to client outcomes. Choice D, while important for education, does not specifically address the health outcome of reducing foot amputations. Thus, B is the most appropriate goal for a community diabetes management program.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is planning to delegate tasks to an adult volunteer. Which of the following tasks should the charge nurse avoid assigning to the volunteer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because observing a postoperative client who is confused requires specialized training and knowledge to assess the client's condition accurately. The volunteer may not have the skills to recognize and respond to signs of complications or changes in the client's condition. Choice A is appropriate as delivering meal trays is a simple task. Choice B is acceptable as assisting a client with visual impairment is within the volunteer's capabilities. Choice C is also suitable as delivering a routine urine specimen does not require specialized training. In summary, choice D is the correct answer as it involves monitoring a potentially complex medical situation beyond the volunteer's scope.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. She plans to delegate obtaining morning vital signs to an assistive personnel (AP) on her team. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Determine the time frame the AP should report the results. This is important as it ensures timely reporting of vital signs, allowing the nurse to monitor clients' health status promptly. Verifying educational preparation (A) is crucial but should occur prior to assigning tasks, not necessarily before delegating every task. Observing the AP (C) may not be necessary if the AP is competent and has been properly trained. Asking the AP to prioritize a specific client (D) is not the best choice as all clients' vital signs should be assessed in a timely manner.