ATI LPN
Patient Safety Quiz Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed bronchodilators. What is the most important instruction for the nurse to give?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using the inhaler correctly ensures optimal medication delivery, improving respiratory function in COPD clients.
Question 5 of 5
A catastrophic disaster has occurred 5 miles from the hospital you are working in. The hospital's disaster plan is activated and the wounded are brought to the hospital. You're helping triage the survivors. One of the wounded is able to walk around and has minor lacerations on the arms, hands, chest, and legs. You would place what color tag on this survivor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Green tags are for patients who have MINOR injuries. If the patient can walk around they are tagged as green. Sometimes they are referred to as the 'walking wounded'.