ATI LPN Fundamentals Test

Extract:

A nurse who accidentally punctured his finger with a needle

Question 1 of 5

A nurse has accidentally punctured his finger with a needle he used to give an IM injection to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Wash the puncture site with soap and water.B. Begin postexposure prophylaxis the following day.C. Squeeze as much blood as possible from the puncture site.D. Flush the puncture site with water for 5 min.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Washing with soap and water immediately cleans the puncture site, reducing infection risk.

Extract:

Health personnel at the beginning of the shift

Question 2 of 5

Health personnel should wash their hands with soap and water at the beginning of the shift for:

A. 10 seconds.B. 1 minute.C. 2 minutes.D. 15 seconds.

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:

Disinfecting contaminated areas in the home

Question 3 of 5

The nurse recommends a good agent for disinfecting contaminated areas in the home is:

A. A 10% solution of chlorine bleach.B. To soak in a solution of povidone iodine for 30 minutes and rinse with hot water.C. A 12% solution of alcohol.D. To cover the area with boiling water and let it air dry.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A 10% chlorine bleach solution is effective against a broad range of pathogens, making it ideal for home disinfection.

Extract:

Using a needle stick

Question 4 of 5

When he is using a needle stick, he should:

A. Throw the needle and syringe immediately in a covered garbage can with a red plastic liner to indicate the materials are biohazards.B. Recap the needle and place it carefully on the patient's table until leaving the room, then discard it in a garbage container in the nurses' medication room.C. Carefully break the needle from the syringe, using the needle cover to prevent reuse of a used syringe and needle.D. Never recap the needle afterward to avoid risk of needle stick.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Never recapping needles prevents needle stick injuries, and immediate disposal in a sharps container ensures safety.

Extract:

A client with suspected appendicitis

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with suspected appendicitis. Nursing interventions for this client would include:

A. Withholding food and fluids until a diagnosis is established.B. Administering prophylactic IV antibiotics.C. Giving the client a heating pad to place on the abdomen for comfort.D. Administering a cleansing enema in preparation for surgery.E. Having the client ambulate at least once every hour.

Correct Answer: A,B

Rationale: A: Withholding food and fluids prevents complications if surgery is needed. B: Prophylactic antibiotics reduce infection risk.

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