ATI LPN
Patient Safety Quiz Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
The three levels of management are:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: These are the traditional levels of management.
Question 2 of 5
What sign should the nurse expect in an 11-month-old infant with dehydration and metabolic acidosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The body compensates for metabolic acidosis via the respiratory system, which tries to eliminate the buffered acids by increasing alveolar ventilation through deep, rapid respirations.
Question 3 of 5
A client is diagnosed with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) pneumonia. What type of isolation is most appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Contact precautions are necessary to prevent the spread of MRSA through direct contact with the patient or contaminated surfaces.
Question 4 of 5
A client with asthma is prescribed a peak flow meter. What is the most important instruction for the nurse to give?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Recognizing early warning signs enables prompt intervention, preventing severe asthma exacerbations.
Question 5 of 5
A client with multiple sclerosis is prescribed corticosteroids. What is the most important instruction for the nurse to give?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Taking corticosteroids with food minimizes gastrointestinal irritation, enhancing medication tolerance.