ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2019 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has tuberculosis. Which of the following precautions should the nurse plan to implement when with the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tuberculosis is transmitted via airborne droplets requiring airborne precautions (e.g. negative pressure room N95 mask). Protective droplet and contact precautions are insufficient for TB.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a latex allergy and is scheduled for surgery. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Scheduling the client as the first procedure minimizes latex exposure from prior surgeries. Povidone-iodine cleansing addresses infection not latex; stopcock removal is impractical; and powdered gloves increase latex allergy risks.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has tuberculosis. Which of the following precautions should the nurse plan to implement when with the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tuberculosis is transmitted via airborne droplets requiring airborne precautions (e.g. negative pressure room N95 mask). Protective droplet and contact precautions are insufficient for TB.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer an injection to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take after Injection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Discarding the needle in a puncture-proof container immediately after injection prevents needlestick injuries and ensures safe disposal. Removing the needle placing it on a table or recapping increases injury risk.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client following a bilateral mastectomy. The client is often tearful and avoids looking at her dressings. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Identifying the impact on body image addresses the client’s emotional response first establishing trust and guiding further interventions. Encouraging dressing changes providing a mirror or referring to a support group are secondary steps.