ATI RN
Client Safety Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is discussing emergency response with a newly licensed nurse. The nurse should identify which of the following as a triage officer during the time of a disaster?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D, nurses and other emergency medical personnel, because they are trained to assess and prioritize patients based on the severity of their condition. As triage officers, they ensure that the most critical cases receive immediate attention, maximizing the chances of survival for all patients. A: Members of FEMA are responsible for coordinating disaster response efforts, not for on-site patient triage. B: Responding law enforcement officers are crucial for maintaining order and security during a disaster but are not typically trained in medical triage. C: Representatives from the American Red Cross provide humanitarian aid and support, but they are not typically involved in direct patient triage during emergencies.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is collecting a health history from a client who has a new prescription for glyburide to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a contraindication for taking this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct Answer: B Rationale: 1. Glyburide is not recommended during breastfeeding as it can transfer to the baby through breast milk. 2. Breastfeeding while taking glyburide can lead to hypoglycemia in the infant. 3. It is crucial for the nurse to advise against breastfeeding while on glyburide to ensure the safety of the baby. Summary: A: Strep throat history is unrelated to glyburide use. C: Getting a flu shot does not contraindicate the use of glyburide. D: Shellfish allergy does not impact the use of glyburide.
Question 3 of 5
After an explosion at a factory one of the employees approaches the nurse and says, “I am an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) at the local hospital.†Which of these tasks should the nurse assign first to this worker who wants to help care for the wounded workers?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Check alertness. This is the first task that the nurse should assign to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) because assessing the worker's alertness will help determine if they are mentally and physically capable of carrying out tasks safely. It is important to ensure the worker is not disoriented or impaired before assigning more complex tasks. Getting temperatures (A), taking blood pressure (B), and palpating pulses (C) are all important assessments as well, but checking alertness is the priority in this situation to ensure the safety of both the worker and the wounded individuals.
Question 4 of 5
When an infant car seat is properly installed, the infant should face
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct Answer: B Rationale: 1. Rear-facing position is safest for infants in a car crash. 2. It reduces the risk of injury to the infant's head, neck, and spine. 3. The car seat is designed to absorb and distribute crash forces in this position. 4. Facing forward increases the risk of injury in the event of a collision. Summary: A: Incorrect - Forward-facing position is not safe for infants. C: Incorrect - Sensory stimulation is not a primary concern for infant car seat orientation. D: Incorrect - Installing the seat sideways is unsafe and not recommended for infant car seats.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a surgeon on a medical-surgical unit. A nurse from another unit asks the nurse about the surgeon's medical diagnosis. The nurse responds that he is unable to provide the information requested. The nurse is displaying which of the following ethical principles?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Nonmaleficence. The nurse is upholding the principle of nonmaleficence by not disclosing the surgeon's medical diagnosis, as it could potentially harm the surgeon's privacy and confidentiality. Nonmaleficence means to do no harm and to prevent harm. The other choices are incorrect because: A: Utility - This principle focuses on maximizing benefits for the greatest number of people. Not disclosing the surgeon's diagnosis does not directly relate to maximizing benefits. B: Paternalism - This principle involves making decisions for someone else's best interest without their consent. The nurse's actions are not paternalistic as they are respecting the surgeon's right to privacy. C: Justice - This principle focuses on fairness and equal treatment. Not disclosing the diagnosis does not directly relate to justice in this scenario.