ATI RN
RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). The client requires airborne precautions and is receiving multidrug therapy. Which of the following precautions should the nurse take to transport the client safely to the radiology department for a chest x-ray?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Having the client wear a mask (
A) contains infectious droplets during transport. Other choices are supplementary or less feasible.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is removing personal protective equipment (PPE) after giving direct care to a client who requires isolation. Which of the following PPE items should the nurse remove first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gloves are removed first as they are most likely contaminated reducing pathogen spread. Gown face shield and mask follow in sequence to avoid contamination.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who requires droplet precautions. Which of the following personal protective equipment should the nurse wear when setting up the client's meal tray?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A mask (
C) is required for droplet precautions to protect against respiratory droplets. Other PPE is not typically needed for this task.
Question 4 of 5
When reviewing the admitting prescriptions for a client,the nurse notes that the dose of one medication is three times the usual dose of this medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Contacting the provider (
D) ensures safety by clarifying an unusually high dose. Other choices risk administering an unsafe dose.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse accidentally sticks her hand with a syringe needle after administering an IM injection to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Washing the puncture site immediately with soap and water minimizes infection risk.
Choices A C and D are subsequent steps.