ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who acquired hepatitis A from consuming contaminated food. The client's mouth is an example of which of the following links in the chain of infection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Choice C is correct because the mouth is the portal of entry for hepatitis A via contaminated food.
Choice A is the source (feces),
Choice B is the client, and
Choice D is the virus.
Question 2 of 5
A charge nurse is assisting in providing an in-service to a group of nurses about the benefits of an interprofessional team. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Choice B is correct because an interprofessional team improves efficiency in client care by coordinating services, reducing duplication.
Choice A may not occur,
Choice C is incorrect as it reduces stay, and
Choice D is incorrect as referrals may improve, not decrease.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is performing a blood pressure screening for a client who has a family history of hypertension. Which of the following concepts is the nurse demonstrating?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Choice A is correct because screening prevents hypertension through early detection.
Choice B is teaching,
Choice C is broader, and
Choice D is comprehensive care.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing suicidal thoughts. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Choice D is correct because removing harmful objects prevents self-harm, a priority.
Choice A is insufficient, and
Choices B and C risk safety.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing information with a nursing colleague about sentinel events. Which of the following statements by the nursing colleague indicates an understanding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Choice A is correct because administering incompatible blood products can cause severe harm, fitting the definition of a sentinel event.
Choices B, C, and D are errors but not necessarily sentinel unless they lead to serious outcomes.