ATI LPN
Patient Safety Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following nursing actions should be prioritized when admitting a client with tuberculosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Respiratory isolation is necessary to prevent the transmission of tuberculosis to other patients and healthcare workers.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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.