ATI LPN
Patient Safety Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
How should a nurse relieve itching under a cast for an adolescent who sustained a tibia fracture?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Itching underneath a cast can be relieved by directing a blow-dryer, set on the cool setting, toward the itchy area. Skin breakdown can occur if anything is placed under the cast.
Question 2 of 5
What is the priority nursing action when caring for a client with acute pancreatitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maintaining NPO status allows the pancreas to rest, reducing enzyme production and inflammation.
Question 3 of 5
What is the most important action for the nurse to take when caring for a client with a suspected meningitis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering antibiotics promptly is critical to treat meningitis and prevent serious complications such as sepsis.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following term most precisely refer to an infection acquired in the hospital that was not present or incubated at the time of hospital admission:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nosocomial infection (B) precisely describes an infection acquired in the hospital not present at admission. Secondary (A) refers to a subsequent infection, and emerging infectious disease (C) denotes new pathogens.
Question 5 of 5
To avoid legal risks and possible lack of confidentiality associated with computerized documentation, many programs currently have:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A good system of computerized documentation requires periodic changes in personal passwords to prevent unauthorized persons form tampering with records.