ATI LPN
Patient Safety Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the drop factor for microdrip IV tubing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Microdrip tubing has a standard drop factor of 60 gtts/mL.
Question 2 of 5
Catgut sutures have following characters except
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Catgut is a natural, not synthetic, suture material.
Question 3 of 5
Middle thyroid artery is a branch of
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: There is no middle thyroid artery; this may be a typo for superior or inferior.
Question 4 of 5
Vertical mattress sutures should be used if there is excess skin
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vertical mattress sutures help evert edges in cases of excess skin.
Question 5 of 5
Which nursing activity is best for the charge nurse on the medical-surgical unit to delegate to staff members who are unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Feeding a stable client is within UAP scope; adjusting oxygen, positioning post-surgery, and assessing acute conditions require licensed nursing judgment.