ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Test Questions
Extract:
Health personnel at the beginning of the shift
Question 1 of 5
Health personnel should wash their hands with soap and water at the beginning of the shift for:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 2-minute hand wash at the start of a shift ensures thorough removal of contaminants, aligning with infection control protocols.
Extract:
An organism that is included in the extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing pneumonia (ESBL) group
Question 2 of 5
An organism that is included in the extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing pneumonia (ESBL) group is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Escherichia coli is a common ESBL-producing organism, resistant to many antibiotics, complicating pneumonia treatment.
Extract:
A patient with diarrhea and vomiting
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is using personal protective equipment (PPE) before entering the room of a patient with diarrhea and vomiting who is being treated for an intestinal infection. The nurse most likely needs to use which combination of PPE?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gown, gloves, and goggles protect against splashes from diarrhea and vomiting, which are likely in an intestinal infection, ensuring comprehensive safety.
Extract:
A patient with a nursing diagnosis of infection
Question 4 of 5
A patient has a nursing diagnosis of infection, related to inadequate primary defenses, as evidenced by surgical incision and intravenous (IV) line access. An appropriate nursing intervention for this patient is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing and documenting skin condition at each shift allows early detection of infection signs, enabling timely intervention.
Extract:
A young patient became ill with mononucleosis
Question 5 of 5
A young patient became ill with mononucleosis that she contracted from drinking out of the same glass as her boyfriend who also had the disease. The inanimate transmitter is called:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A fomite is an inanimate object, like a glass, that can carry and transmit pathogens, facilitating indirect transmission of mononucleosis.