ATI - Priority Setting Framework Study Guide And Actual Answers.

ATI - Priority Setting Framework Study
Guide And Actual Answers.
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching to a new mother regarding sudden infant death syndrome
(SIDS). Which of the following is the highest priority to include in the instructions?



A) Place the infant in a supine position when sleeping

B) place the infant on a firm mattress when sleeping

C) avoid covering the infant with loose bedding while sleeping

D) avoid leaving stuffed animals in the crib with the sleeping infant - Answer A) Place the infant in a
supine position when sleeping



Framework: safety and risk reduction



This intervention has had the greatest impact on reducing the occurrence of SIDS.



A nurse is caring for a client who has a serum potassium level of 3.1 mEq/L. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take first?



A) Obtain an ECG.

B) Administer oral potassium

C) Encourage potassium-rich foods

D) Monitor I & O - Answer A) Obtain an ECG



Framework: Maslows Hierarchy of needs



Obtaining an ECG will assist in determining the presence of dysrhythmias related to a serum potassium
level below the expected reference range.