Ati: Quality Improvement Test questions and answers A+
Grade 2026\2027
A nurse is using evidence-based practice (EBP) to address the incidence of catheter-associated infections
on a surgical unit. According to EBP, which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
- correct answer Identify a clinical problem.
A nurse is assisting a quality improvement team that is using the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) model to
address an increase in pressure injuries on a medical unit. Which of the following actions should the
nurse identify as an example of the "Do" step of the PDSA model?
- correct answer Implementing a new evidence-based practice protocol
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about incident reports. The nurse should include that which of
the following situations requires an incident report?
- correct answer A nurse administers the wrong medication to a client.
A nurse is explaining National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) to a newly licensed nurse. The nurse should
include that which of the following is a goal addressed in the NPSGs?
- correct answer Improving staff communication
A nurse is caring for a client who has suction equipment in their room. The client asks the nurse, "Why
do you check my suction equipment every day even though I am not using it?" Which of the following
statements should the nurse make?
- correct answer "It is part of the quality assurance plan of the unit."
A nurse is reviewing a health care facility's policy that states to use a gauze dressing over IV insertion
sites. After completing a literature review, the nurse discovers that evidence-based practice (EBP)
indicates to use a transparent dressing over IV sites. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take next?
- correct answer Recommend changing the procedure to the policy and procedure committee.
Grade 2026\2027
A nurse is using evidence-based practice (EBP) to address the incidence of catheter-associated infections
on a surgical unit. According to EBP, which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
- correct answer Identify a clinical problem.
A nurse is assisting a quality improvement team that is using the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) model to
address an increase in pressure injuries on a medical unit. Which of the following actions should the
nurse identify as an example of the "Do" step of the PDSA model?
- correct answer Implementing a new evidence-based practice protocol
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about incident reports. The nurse should include that which of
the following situations requires an incident report?
- correct answer A nurse administers the wrong medication to a client.
A nurse is explaining National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) to a newly licensed nurse. The nurse should
include that which of the following is a goal addressed in the NPSGs?
- correct answer Improving staff communication
A nurse is caring for a client who has suction equipment in their room. The client asks the nurse, "Why
do you check my suction equipment every day even though I am not using it?" Which of the following
statements should the nurse make?
- correct answer "It is part of the quality assurance plan of the unit."
A nurse is reviewing a health care facility's policy that states to use a gauze dressing over IV insertion
sites. After completing a literature review, the nurse discovers that evidence-based practice (EBP)
indicates to use a transparent dressing over IV sites. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take next?
- correct answer Recommend changing the procedure to the policy and procedure committee.
