ATI LPN
Patient Safety Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What finding would alert a nurse that a hospitalized 6-year-old child is at risk for a severe asthma exacerbation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A history of steroid-dependent asthma requires the nurse to treat the situation as a severe exacerbation regardless of the severity of the current episode.
Question 2 of 5
When teaching a client about postoperative care, which point is most important for the nurse to emphasize?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Recognizing signs of infection is crucial for early intervention, preventing complications and promoting healing.
Question 3 of 5
When teaching a client about the management of diabetes, which point is most important for the nurse to emphasize?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitoring blood glucose levels allows for timely interventions to maintain optimal glycemic control and prevent complications.
Question 4 of 5
The most dependable sign of infection in the older patient is.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A change in mental status (A) is the most reliable sign of infection in older adults, as fever (B) may be blunted, pain (C) subjective, and lung sounds (D) specific to pneumonia, not all infections.
Question 5 of 5
What is documented as the R in FOCUS charting if the client states, 'My arm feels better'?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The R in FOCUS charting is the clients response. In this case, the nurse would document, My arm feels better.