ATI LPN
Patient Safety Questions Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the priority nursing action when caring for a client with acute pancreatitis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maintaining NPO status allows the pancreas to rest, reducing enzyme production and inflammation.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following term most precisely refer to an infection acquired in the hospital that was not present or incubated at the time of hospital admission:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nosocomial infection (B) precisely describes an infection acquired in the hospital not present at admission. Secondary (A) refers to a subsequent infection, and emerging infectious disease (C) denotes new pathogens.
Question 3 of 5
To avoid legal risks and possible lack of confidentiality associated with computerized documentation, many programs currently have:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A good system of computerized documentation requires periodic changes in personal passwords to prevent unauthorized persons form tampering with records.
Question 4 of 5
It's OK to come to work when you're sick and infectious, because the hospice mission is more important than anything
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Coming to work sick can spread infection, compromising patient and staff safety.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following must not be worn by IV technicians while preparing CSPs?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Perfume, cosmetics, and nail polish can introduce contaminants or particles into the sterile environment, so all must be avoided.