ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals 2020 NGN Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning to administer medication to a client who has a Clostridium difficile infection. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take to prevent the transmission of this infection to others?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Removing the gown in the client's room contains C. difficile spores, preventing spread, as they resist alcohol-based rubs and aren't airborne.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client to a medical-surgical unit. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is malnourished?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pallor with scaly skin can be indicative of malnourishment. Malnourished individuals may not receive adequate nutrients for skin health, leading to dryness and scaling. Pallor can result from anemia, which can be associated with poor nutritional intake.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to obtain a client's vital signs. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when washing their hands?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: After washing and drying hands, turning off the faucet with a clean paper towel is recommended to avoid recontaminating the clean hands.
Touching the faucet directly with clean hands could potentially transfer pathogens back onto the hands.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 1 day postoperative following abdominal surgery. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tenderness and warmth in the calf are the priority findings to report. These symptoms raise concern about the possibility of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a serious complication after surgery. DVT can lead to a pulmonary embolism, a life-threatening condition, requiring immediate assessment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been vomiting and has diarrhea. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of fluid volume deficit?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A thready pulse indicates poor circulation and reduced fluid volume due to fluid loss from vomiting and diarrhea, making it a significant finding for fluid volume deficit.