ATI LPN
Patient Safety Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which statement indicates that teaching regarding prevention of AIDS transmission has been effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The AIDS virus is spread through direct contact with body fluids such as blood and through sexual intercourse. Casual contact with other people does not pose a risk of transmission of AIDS.
Question 2 of 5
A client with heart failure is prescribed a low-sodium diet. What is the most important instruction for the nurse to give?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding processed foods helps reduce sodium intake, which is crucial in managing heart failure symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
When teaching a client about postoperative care, which point is most important for the nurse to emphasize?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Recognizing signs of infection is crucial for early intervention, preventing complications and promoting healing.
Question 4 of 5
When teaching a client about the management of diabetes, which point is most important for the nurse to emphasize?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitoring blood glucose levels allows for timely interventions to maintain optimal glycemic control and prevent complications.
Question 5 of 5
The most dependable sign of infection in the older patient is.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A change in mental status (A) is the most reliable sign of infection in older adults, as fever (B) may be blunted, pain (C) subjective, and lung sounds (D) specific to pneumonia, not all infections.