ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Test Questions
Extract:
A client who has an obstruction in the small intestine
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has an obstruction in the small intestine. Clinical manifestations that the nurse would expect include:
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: A: Fecal-smelling breath results from bacterial fermentation. B: Distention occurs from gas and fluid accumulation. D: High-pitched bowel sounds indicate increased peristalsis.
Extract:
A nurse who accidentally punctured his finger with a needle
Question 2 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?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Washing with soap and water immediately cleans the puncture site, reducing infection risk.
Extract:
An assistive personnel (AP) about using personal protective equipment
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an assistive personnel (AP) about using personal protective equipment while caring for clients. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the AP understands the instructions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wearing gloves and a gown when bathing a client with open skin lesions prevents pathogen transmission, indicating proper PPE understanding.
Extract:
A patient inquires about how his body will kill pathogens
Question 4 of 5
The patient inquires about how his body will kill pathogens unassisted by antibiotics. The nurse responds that a process called phagocytosis will:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Phagocytosis involves white blood cells engulfing and destroying pathogens, a key mechanism of the innate immune system.
Extract:
A used facemask
Question 5 of 5
When removing a used facemask, the nurse correctly:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Untying the bottom ties first, then the top, and disposing without touching the mask prevents hand contamination, ensuring safe removal.