ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Exam IV Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative. When helping to manage the client's pain, which of the following should apply? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Pain expression varies, oral analgesics are common (though not fastest), a 0-10 scale is effective, and observation is key; opioids don’t inevitably lead to addiction when managed properly.
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: Immediate washing with soap and water is the critical first action to reduce pathogen exposure after a needlestick injury.
Question 3 of 5
For the client who reports pain, the nurse should consider the following as the most reliable indicator of pain:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Self-report is the most reliable indicator of pain as it directly reflects the client's subjective experience, unlike other indirect measures.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was placed on isolation precautions for active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Determining living situation aids contact tracing, hand cleaner is standard unless soiled, and covering the mouth reduces TB spread; positive airflow is incorrect, negative is needed.
Question 5 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: Per CDC guidelines, washing with soap and water is the first step to cleanse the puncture site and minimize infection risk.