ATI RN
ATI Nurs100102 Fundamentals Retake Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has a wound infected with vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE). Which of the following types of precautions should the nurse plan to initiate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Contact precautions prevent VRE spread via direct/indirect contact, unlike airborne, protective, or droplet precautions.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to change the linens on the bed of a client who has a draining sacral wound infected by MRSA. Which PPE items should the nurse plan to use? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Gown, surgical mask, and gloves protect against MRSA contact/splashes; shoe covers and N95 are unnecessary.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with transferring a client from the bed to a wheelchair. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Locking wheels ensures stability, unlike 90-degree placement, nurse-comfort bed height, or excessive staff assistance.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who has pertussis. Which of the following types of transmission-based precautions should the nurse initiate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Droplet precautions prevent pertussis spread via respiratory droplets, unlike airborne, protective, or contact precautions.
Question 5 of 5
As part of an annual physical examination, a nurse is preparing a client to undergo a chest x-ray. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client prior to the procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Removing metal necklaces prevents imaging artifacts, unlike shallow breaths, fasting, or expecting discomfort, which are incorrect for a chest x-ray.