ATI LPN
Patient Safety Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which nursing activity is best for the charge nurse on the medical-surgical unit to delegate to staff members who are unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Feeding a stable client is within UAP scope; adjusting oxygen, positioning post-surgery, and assessing acute conditions require licensed nursing judgment.
Question 2 of 5
Microorganisms that cause infectious diseases:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pathogens are microorganisms that cause disease; carcinogens cause cancer, and DNA/genocytes are not microorganisms.
Question 3 of 5
Antibodies can be found in the following, except:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antibodies are present in saliva, spinal fluid, tears, and colostrum; thus, 'ALL contain antibodies' is correct.
Question 4 of 5
A patient who was hospitalized for 2 days calls 3 days after discharge complaining that he has developed healthcare-associated scabies due to his recent inpatient stay. The IP knows that his scabies infestation is not healthcare-associated because.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Scabies has an incubation period of 2-6 weeks; symptoms appearing 5 days post-exposure suggest prior community acquisition.
Question 5 of 5
Several measures to reduce urinary tract infections have been implemented at a longterm care facility. The most important action that will reduce infections is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A closed drainage system minimizes bacterial entry, the primary cause of CAUTIs.