ATI LPN
Patient Safety Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
What technique is most important in recognizing possible hydrocephalus in an infant with spina bifida?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Measuring head circumference is the most important assessment technique for recognizing possible hydrocephalus, and is a key part of routine infant screening.
Question 2 of 5
In caring for a client with a spinal cord injury, which intervention is most important to prevent complications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring for autonomic dysreflexia is critical as it can lead to life-threatening hypertension in clients with spinal cord injuries.
Question 3 of 5
In caring for a client with a wound vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) device, which intervention is most important to promote healing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ensuring negative pressure maintains the therapeutic effect of the VAC device, promoting wound healing.
Question 4 of 5
You are a member of the infection control team of the hospital. Based on a feedback during the meeting of the committee there is an increased incidence of pseudomonas infection in the Burn Unit (3 out of 10 patients had positive blood and wound culture). What is your priority activity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Establishing surveillance and monitoring policies (A) is the priority to systematically track and control the pseudomonas outbreak in the Burn Unit. Data gathering (B) follows to identify sources, but policies provide the framework.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is evaluated as a legally appropriate notation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Entries should be concise, factual, and accurate. Verbalized sharp, stabbing pain along the left side of chest is an example of an objective description of a clients behavior.