ATI LPN
Patient Safety Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 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 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
The professional nurse realizes there is both a legal and an ethical obligation to keep client information obtained through examination, observation, conversation, or treatment:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nurses are legally and ethically obligated to keep information about clients confidential.
Question 4 of 5
What is the primary purpose of client safety protocols?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Client safety protocols are designed primarily to protect clients from harm by minimizing risks and ensuring a safe environment.
Question 5 of 5
Aseptic hand washing involves washing the hands as well as the
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aseptic hand washing requires thorough cleaning of hands and forearms up to the elbows to ensure all potential contamination sources are addressed.