ATI LPN
Patient Safety Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What topic should the nurse include in the teaching session for parents of an 8-month-old recovering from gastroenteritis and dehydration?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Accidents are the major cause of death and disability during the school-age years. Therefore, accident prevention should take priority when teaching parents.
Question 2 of 5
When caring for a client with renal failure, which dietary modification is most important?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A low-potassium diet is crucial in renal failure to prevent hyperkalemia, which can lead to cardiac complications.
Question 3 of 5
When caring for a client with a tracheostomy, which intervention is most important to ensure airway patency?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Suctioning regularly removes secretions, maintaining airway patency and preventing respiratory distress.
Question 4 of 5
When caring for a client with a pacemaker, which intervention is most important to ensure proper function?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitoring heart rate ensures the pacemaker is functioning correctly, maintaining adequate cardiac output.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is pulled from a medical/surgical floor to the psychiatric unit. Which client would the nurse manager assign to this nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A chronically depressed client (A) is most appropriate for a medical/surgical nurse, as they lack acute psychiatric risks (e.g., psychosis in B, paranoia in C) requiring specialized skills. Option D is unclear.