ATI LPN
Patient Safety Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Trendelenburg position is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Trendelenburg position involves tilting the head down.
Question 2 of 5
While positioning a patient for surgery excess abduction of upper limbs should not be avoided
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Excess abduction should be avoided to prevent nerve injury.
Question 3 of 5
The body does not kill TB germs, it walls them up and thus prevents their spread.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The immune system often contains TB germs by walling them off in granulomas, preventing their spread.
Question 4 of 5
Hands should always be washed with antiseptic soap in a hospital.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Regular soap and water are usually sufficient unless otherwise specified by protocols.
Question 5 of 5
One should stop taking their prescribed antibiotics immediately after he/she starts feeling better.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stopping antibiotics early can lead to resistant bacteria; the full course must be completed.