ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Test Questions
Extract:
A client who has tuberculosis
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients on an infectious disease unit. The nurse should wear an N95 respirator mask when caring for a client who has which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tuberculosis is airborne, requiring an N95 respirator to prevent inhalation of infectious droplets.
Extract:
A client who requires isolation
Question 2 of 5
A nurse caring for a client who requires isolation has just finished a care procedure. Which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) should the nurse remove last?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The mask is removed last to protect against inhaling contaminants until all other PPE is removed, minimizing exposure.
Extract:
A patient's bed sheet contaminated with fecal matter
Question 3 of 5
Fecal matter has contaminated the patient's bed sheet. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using nonsterile gloves and a gown, removing the soiled sheet, and disposing of it in a plastic bag minimizes contamination risk, adhering to infection control standards.
Extract:
A patient with a nursing diagnosis of infection
Question 4 of 5
A patient has a nursing diagnosis of infection, related to inadequate primary defenses, as evidenced by surgical incision and intravenous (IV) line access. An appropriate nursing intervention for this patient is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing and documenting skin condition at each shift allows early detection of infection signs, enabling timely intervention.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The situation in which protective eyewear is required is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Suctioning a tracheotomy involves contact with respiratory secretions, which can splash and carry infectious agents, necessitating protective eyewear to prevent eye exposure.