ATI LPN
Patient Safety Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
An immediate intervention in clinical care process is described as
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Concurrent interventions occur during the care process.
Question 2 of 5
Amenities may cover areas as those mentioned below EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Amenities enhance patient comfort (e.g., food, parking, waiting areas), while directional signs are functional, not an amenity.
Question 3 of 5
Which behavior by children is most likely to cause the transmission of a staph skin infection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Direct contact is the mode of transmission for staphylococcus. Staph is not spread by coughing, oral secretions, or eating off the same plate.
Question 4 of 5
What sign or symptom suggests excessive I.V. fluid intake in a 3-year-old child receiving dextrose 5% in water and half-normal saline solution at 100 ml/hour?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dyspnea and other signs of respiratory distress signify fluid volume excess, which can occur quickly in a child as fluid shifts rapidly between compartments.
Question 5 of 5
What is the best approach for the nurse to take when teaching a client about lifestyle modifications for hypertension?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tailoring information to the individual needs and preferences of the client enhances understanding and compliance with lifestyle changes.