ATI PN Fundamentals of Nursing 2020 with NGN Exam 2
ATI PN Fundamentals of Nursing 2020 with NGN Exam 2 ( 49 Questions)
A nurse at a long-term care facility is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about incident reporting. The nurse should identify that it is necessary to complete an incident report for which of the following situations?
A family member is napping in the client's room.This situation, while not ideal, doesn't involve harm or potential harm to a client, staff, or visitor. It may be addressed through communication and policy reminders but may not require an incident report.
A client refuses to eat at mealtime.Client refusal to eat, while concerning, is not an unexpected or unusual event. It is a common aspect of care, and incident reports are not typically used for such situations.
A client's bed alarm is malfunctioning.
This situation involves a malfunction in equipment designed to ensure client safety. It has the potential to compromise the safety of the client and may require an incident report to document the issue and address it appropriately.
An assistive personnel is late for the upcoming shift.Lateness may be an issue that needs addressing, but it's not typically considered an incident requiring a formal incident report. This situation may be addressed through workplace policies and communication.
A. A family member is napping in the client's room.
This situation, while not ideal, doesn't involve harm or potential harm to a client, staff, or visitor. It may be addressed through communication and policy reminders but may not require an incident report.
B. A client refuses to eat at mealtime.
Client refusal to eat, while concerning, is not an unexpected or unusual event. It is a common aspect of care, and incident reports are not typically used for such situations.
C. A client's bed alarm is malfunctioning.
This situation involves a malfunction in equipment designed to ensure client safety. It has the potential to compromise the safety of the client and may require an incident report to document the issue and address it appropriately.
D. An assistive personnel is late for the upcoming shift.
Lateness may be an issue that needs addressing, but it's not typically considered an incident requiring a formal incident report. This situation may be addressed through workplace policies and communication.