ATI RN
Client Safety Nursing Questions
Question 1 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 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A charge nurse is reviewing the list of tasks that have been delegated to the assistive personnel (AP) by the staff nurse. Which of the following tasks should the charge nurse reassign to a licensed nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because the task of removing and cleaning the cannula of a client with a new tracheostomy requires specialized knowledge and skills that only a licensed nurse should perform. This task involves potential risks such as accidental decannulation or infection if not done correctly. The other choices (A, B, D) can be safely delegated to assistive personnel as they do not involve procedures that require nursing assessment, critical thinking, or specialized skills. Transporting a client, providing a back rub, and performing oral hygiene are tasks that can be safely performed by assistive personnel under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse on a quality control committee is evaluating the results of recently implemented measures designed to reduce client medication errors. Which of the following methods should the nurse use to evaluate the success of the changes?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because comparing the number of medication errors before and after the action was implemented directly measures the effectiveness of the changes in reducing errors. This method provides concrete data on the impact of the measures. A: While establishing a benchmark is important, it does not directly measure the success of the changes in reducing errors. C: Staff satisfaction does not necessarily correlate with the effectiveness of the changes in reducing medication errors. D: Studying the time and money costs is important but does not directly evaluate the success of the changes in reducing errors.