ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals - Safety and Mobility Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is ordering equipment for a medical-surgical unit. Which of the following equipment should the nurse identify as being ergonomic?
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Adjustable beds, wrist supports, and shower chairs reduce strain and enhance safety for staff and clients.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who is immobile and is experiencing urinary retention. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Immobility and urinary retention increase the risk of UTIs due to bacterial growth in stagnant urine.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about orthostatic hypotension. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Orthostatic hypotension can cause dizziness and fainting upon standing, increasing the risk of falls.
Question 4 of 5
A charge nurse is providing an in-service to a group of staff nurses about unexpected events. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching as an example of a sentinel event?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Death from sepsis following surgery qualifies as a sentinel event, an unexpected occurrence involving death or serious injury.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to reposition a client towards the head of the bed. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client before repositioning them to the head of the bed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The supine position provides stable alignment, facilitating safe upward repositioning with assistive devices.