ATI LPN
Patient Safety Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
During the profiling process, it was found that a surgeon's wound infection rate is 29% of operated patients. Further investigation of which of the following data will provide the most useful information in determining the cause of this surgeon's relatively infection high rate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prophylactic antibiotic use is directly linked to surgical site infection rates.
Question 2 of 5
Quality and technical performance refers to how well current scientific medical knowledge and technology are combined in a given situation to produce the best possible outcome. This joined combination is usually assessed in terms of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Quality is judged by appropriateness of interventions and diagnostic accuracy/timeliness, not interpersonal relationships.
Question 3 of 5
What topic should the nurse include in the teaching session for parents of an 8-month-old recovering from gastroenteritis and dehydration?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Accidents are the major cause of death and disability during the school-age years. Therefore, accident prevention should take priority when teaching parents.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following nursing actions should be prioritized when admitting a client with tuberculosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Respiratory isolation is necessary to prevent the transmission of tuberculosis to other patients and healthcare workers.
Question 5 of 5
When caring for a client with renal failure, which dietary modification is most important?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A low-potassium diet is crucial in renal failure to prevent hyperkalemia, which can lead to cardiac complications.