ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Exam IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who has leukemia. Which of the following transmission precautions should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A protective environment protects immunocompromised leukemia patients from infections, unlike other precautions meant for infectious spread.
Question 2 of 5
Before palpating the abdomen during an assessment, the nurse should do which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Auscultation before palpation ensures bowel sounds are not altered by manipulation, providing an accurate assessment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing an in-service presentation about preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The nurse should include which of the following as a common cause of these infections?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urinary catheterization is a common cause of HAIs, particularly catheter-associated urinary tract infections, due to the introduction of bacteria.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a pediatric unit is planning care for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to use the Crying, Requires oxygen, Increased vital signs, Expression, Sleeplessness (CRIES) pain scale?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The CRIES scale is designed for neonates like a 4-day-old infant, assessing pain through observable behaviors.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a group of assistive personnel (AP) about hand hygiene. Which of the following statements by an AP should the nurse identify as an indication that the AP requires further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Changing gloves is not a substitute for hand hygiene; washing hands before and after glove use is essential to prevent pathogen transmission, indicating a need for further teaching.