ATI RN
Client Safety Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
Fire needs oxygen, heat and fuel in order to burn.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: These elements constitute the fire triangle.
Question 2 of 5
What should you do if you come across a damaged power cord?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reporting to maintenance ensures the cord is repaired or replaced safely by qualified personnel.
Question 3 of 5
What is the correct way to handle broken glass?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using a broom, dustpan, or gloves prevents cuts and ensures safe disposal.
Question 4 of 5
High Alert Medications labeled by color.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High Alert Medications are labeled with a red color. This is because red is a universally recognized color that signifies danger, caution, and urgency. By labeling high alert medications with red, it serves as a visual cue to healthcare professionals to exercise extra caution and double-check before administering these medications. This helps to prevent medication errors and ensure patient safety.
Question 5 of 5
For any surgery is most important for the surgeon's safety to avoid court inquiries.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: For any surgery, all of the options mentioned above are important for the surgeon's safety to avoid court inquiries. Surgical consent ensures that the patient has given their informed consent for the surgery, protecting the surgeon from legal issues related to performing a procedure without proper authorization. Surgical site marking helps prevent wrong-site surgeries, which can lead to legal repercussions. Patient's relatives' counseling during surgery, if required, ensures that the family is informed and supported, reducing the likelihood of legal disputes or complaints. Therefore, all of these measures are crucial for the surgeon's safety and to avoid court inquiries.