ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals - Safety and Mobility Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A charge nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about fall prevention strategies when caring for clients. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Under-bed lighting improves visibility, locking bed wheels ensures stability, and brakes on wheelchairs prevent rolling, all reducing fall risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about health care-associated infections (HAIs). Which of the following examples should the nurse include as examples of HAIS?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Ventilator-associated pneumonia, catheter-associated UTIs, surgical site infections, and central line infections are all HAIs linked to healthcare services.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about the musculoskeletal system. The nurse should include that which of the following is a fluid filled capsule that enables movement and flexibility?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Synovial joints are surrounded by a fluid-filled capsule called the synovial membrane, which lubricates the joint and enables movement and flexibility.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to lift a heavy object. Which of the following actions by the nurse indicates an understanding of body mechanics?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Standing close to the object helps maintain better leverage and reduces strain on the back.