ATI LPN
Patient Safety Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following forms of healthcare professional regulation is the most stringent?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Licensure sets minimum competency standards.
Question 2 of 5
Which question is least useful in the assessment of a client with AIDS?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Drug use, multiple sex partners, and birth control methods are risk factors for AIDS. The age at which sexual activity began does not usually provide information that identifies the presence of risk factors for AIDS.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
When caring for a pediatric client, which developmental consideration is most important for the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cognitive development guides the nurse in providing age-appropriate education and interventions for pediatric clients.
Question 5 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.