ATI LPN
Patient Safety Related Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Nursing uniforms, shoes or any jewelry worn while at work can act as a for potential infections, as can medical equipment used between patients such as stethoscopes.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: These items can carry pathogens, facilitating transmission.
Question 2 of 5
True / False. A high RN-to-patient ratio has a higher correlation to HAIs.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lower staffing ratios increase HAI risk due to reduced oversight.
Question 3 of 5
When should sharps container be emptied?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Emptying at 3/4 full prevents overfill and injury.
Question 4 of 5
If you get a needlestick or blood/body fluids in your eyes or mouth you should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All steps are essential for post-exposure management.
Question 5 of 5
Your community hospital has coordinated with local municipality authority to convert a busy intersection to a roundabout (i.e., traffic circle) to alleviate long standing congestion, but after completion it was realized that large fire trucks cannot fit through the new configuration. This is an example of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This scenario illustrates unintended consequences of a change, not anticipated during planning.