ATI RN
Client Safety ATI Chapter 13 Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse understands that medication absorption is affected by the administration route. Which route for medications has the fastest absorption rate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intravenous (IV) injection has the fastest absorption rate because the medication is delivered directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the need for absorption through tissues.
Question 2 of 5
Community, cleaning,best
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Handwashing is the most effective method for community cleaning and preventing infections.
Question 3 of 5
A patient with ARDS has been on PEEP therapy for 24 hours. What complication should the nurse monitor for during this therapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PEEP increases airway pressures to prevent alveolar collapse, but excessive pressures can lead to barotrauma, such as pneumothorax or subcutaneous emphysema.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning to assign tasks for a group of clients. Which of the following tasks should the nurse plan to assign to an assistive personnel (AP)? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ambulate an older adult client who has hypertension is correct. An AP can ambulate an older adult client who has hypertension. Provide discharge instructions for a client who has a new skin graft is incorrect. An RN should provide discharge teaching for a client. Perform an admission assessment on a client is incorrect. An RN should perform an admission assessment on a client. Check a blood product with another nurse prior to administration is incorrect. Two RNs or one RN and one licensed practical nurse (LPN) should check a blood product before administration. Weighing a client who has heart failure is correct. An AP can weigh a client who is stable.
Question 5 of 5
Foods that defends against infection
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fruits are rich in vitamins and antioxidants that help defend against infections.