ATI LPN
Patient Safety Quiz Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
At what age should the nurse begin screening for lead poisoning?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nurse should start screening a child for lead poisoning at age 18 months and perform repeat screenings at ages 24, 30, and 36 months.
Question 2 of 5
What is the most effective strategy for the nurse to use in preventing pressure ulcers?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Repositioning every two hours redistributes pressure and is the most effective strategy to prevent pressure ulcers.
Question 3 of 5
What is the most important action for the nurse to take when caring for a client with a recent amputation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring for infection is crucial to prevent complications and promote healing at the amputation site.
Question 4 of 5
What is the priority nursing action when caring for a client with a suspected appendicitis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing for rebound tenderness helps confirm the diagnosis of appendicitis, guiding timely surgical intervention.
Question 5 of 5
You're working as a triage nurse during a disaster situation. Based on the triage color code tags placed on each of the wounded, which tag color represents the wounded who have the highest priority of being treated first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The red tag indicates the patient must be seen first because they have lifethreatening injuries, but could survive if treated quickly. The patient is still alive but there is a severe alteration in their breathing, circulation, or mental status that requires immediate medical attention.