ATI LPN
Patient Safety Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
An increased payment based on achievement of certain patient outcomes or standards of care is termed:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pay-for-performance ties reimbursement to outcomes.
Question 2 of 5
Which statement indicates that teaching regarding prevention of AIDS transmission has been effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The AIDS virus is spread through direct contact with body fluids such as blood and through sexual intercourse. Casual contact with other people does not pose a risk of transmission of AIDS.
Question 3 of 5
What finding would alert a nurse that a hospitalized 6-year-old child is at risk for a severe asthma exacerbation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A history of steroid-dependent asthma requires the nurse to treat the situation as a severe exacerbation regardless of the severity of the current episode.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
When teaching a client about postoperative care, which point is most important for the nurse to emphasize?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Recognizing signs of infection is crucial for early intervention, preventing complications and promoting healing.