ATI LPN
Patient Safety Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a group of clients who have sustained myocardial infarction(MI). The nurse observes the client with which type of MI most carefully for the development of left ventricular heart failure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client with an anterior wall MI is most carefully observed for the development of left ventricular failure. Due to the large size of the anterior wall, the amount of tissue infarction may be large enough to decrease the force of left ventricular contraction, leading to heart failure.
Question 2 of 5
destroys all pathogenic organisms except spores. It is used when preparing the skin for a procedure or cleaning a piece of equipment that does not enter a sterile body part.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Disinfection targets pathogens but not spores, suitable for non-sterile surfaces.
Question 3 of 5
True / False. Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI) are the same as nosocomial infections.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: HAIs and nosocomial infections both occur during healthcare delivery.
Question 4 of 5
True / False. Good 'cough etiquette' means covering your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing; disposing of tissue immediately, and washing hands thoroughly.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This practice reduces respiratory pathogen spread.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following are examples of the safe handling of needles and sharps?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All practices enhance sharps safety.