ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is part of a task force planning to audit a facility's nursing units concerning adherence to hand-hygiene protocols. Which of the following steps should the task force take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Determining accepted hand hygiene standards establishes a benchmark for the audit, guiding subsequent data collection and comparison.
Question 2 of 5
A charge nurse observes smoke coming from a trash receptacle in the unit's waiting room. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Evacuating clients first ensures safety, following the RACE protocol for fire response.
Question 3 of 5
A community health nurse is providing education to a group of older adults about immunizations. Which of the following immunizations should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Herpes zoster (shingles) vaccination is recommended for adults 50+ to prevent painful rashes, relevant for older adults.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a continuous heparin infusion. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Heparin's anticoagulant effect is monitored via aPTT, which assesses clotting time and ensures therapeutic dosing.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing education to the parent of a school-age child who has asthma. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Yearly influenza immunization prevents respiratory complications in asthmatic children, unlike the other options which are incorrect or harmful.