ATI LPN
Patient Care Test Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of these actions is the primary nursing intervention designed to limit transmission of a client's Salmonella infection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Washing hands thoroughly before and after contact is the primary intervention for Salmonella. It prevents fecal-oral transmission, per infection control standards, universally effective. Gloves (B, C, D) supplement but handwashing is foundational. A limits spread.
Question 2 of 5
The registered nurse (RN) is making decisions regarding client room assignments on a pediatric unit. Which possible roommate would be most appropriate for a 3 year-old child with minimal change nephrotic syndrome?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Post-surgical child has no infectious risk, unlike others with potential communicable diseases.
Question 3 of 5
A client with atrial fibrillation is receiving digoxin (Lanoxin). Which of these assessments is most important for the nurse to perform?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Digoxin slows heart rate; assessing apical pulse ensures it's not below 60 BPM, preventing bradycardia.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is administering an intravenous vesicant chemotherapeutic agent to a client. Which assessment would require the nurse's immediate action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pain at the site suggests extravasation, risking tissue damage from vesicants.
Question 5 of 5
A client is ordered atropine to be administered preoperatively. Which physiological effect should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Atropine, an anticholinergic, reduces salivary and respiratory secretions preoperatively.