ATI LPN
Multiple Choice Questions on Patient Safety Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client with chronic kidney disease is prescribed erythropoietin. What is the most important instruction for the nurse to give?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Checking hemoglobin levels ensures the effectiveness of erythropoietin in treating anemia associated with chronic kidney disease.
Question 2 of 5
The physician requests a pair of sterile scissors. A pair of scissors found at the bedside is in an original factory wrapping that has been opened but taped closed again. Which of the following should the nurse do:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Obtaining unopened sterile scissors (B) ensures sterility, as opened and taped packaging compromises integrity. Checking policy (A) delays care, and using potentially contaminated scissors (C) risks infection.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following nursing statements reflects the best understanding of the role of documentation and the Medicare reimbursement policy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Under the prospective payment system, Medicare reimburses hospitals a set dollar amount for each diagnosis-related group (DRG). Everything that is done for a client must be documented in the medical record for the health care institution to recover its costs.
Question 4 of 5
Vinyl or powder-free gloves, mask, gown, and eye/face protection are examples of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: These items are standard examples of PPE used to protect against infection.
Question 5 of 5
Why must uncovered jewelry and body piercings be removed by the technician before preparing CSPs?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Jewelry and piercings can harbor microorganisms and increase contamination risk in the sterile compounding area.