ATI RN
Basic Care of a Paraplegic Patient Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is placing a patient in Fowlers position. What should she teach the family about this position?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Raising knees risks pressure ulcers; Fowler's elevates the head properly without this.
Question 2 of 5
An infant has had diarrhea for several days. What assessments will the nurse make to identify risks from the diarrhea?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Skin turgor assesses dehydration, a key risk in infants with diarrhea.
Question 3 of 5
What best describes the term "hazard" in the workplace?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A hazard refers to anything with the potential to cause harm.
Question 4 of 5
Who else must be involved in risk assessment planning?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Workers' involvement ensures practical and effective risk assessments.
Question 5 of 5
Why would an enforcement officer give an improvement notice to an employer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ignoring prohibition notices leads to improvement notices for necessary corrections.