ATI LPN
Patient Safety Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client with heart failure is prescribed a low-sodium diet. What is the most important instruction for the nurse to give?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding processed foods helps reduce sodium intake, which is crucial in managing heart failure symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
When teaching a client about the management of diabetes, which point is most important for the nurse to emphasize?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitoring blood glucose levels allows for timely interventions to maintain optimal glycemic control and prevent complications.
Question 3 of 5
The most dependable sign of infection in the older patient is.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A change in mental status (A) is the most reliable sign of infection in older adults, as fever (B) may be blunted, pain (C) subjective, and lung sounds (D) specific to pneumonia, not all infections.
Question 4 of 5
What is documented as the R in FOCUS charting if the client states, 'My arm feels better'?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The R in FOCUS charting is the clients response. In this case, the nurse would document, My arm feels better.
Question 5 of 5
Handwashing is to be done to decontaminate hands when:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Handwashing is required in all these scenarios to prevent the spread of pathogens.