ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Test Questions
Extract:
A blood spill on the floor
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is walking down the unit hall and sees a blood spill on the floor. Which of the following agents should the nurse use to sanitize the floor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chlorine (bleach) is highly effective against bloodborne pathogens like HIV and hepatitis, making it the recommended agent for sanitizing blood spills.
Extract:
A patient inquires about how his body will kill pathogens
Question 2 of 5
The patient inquires about how his body will kill pathogens unassisted by antibiotics. The nurse responds that a process called phagocytosis will:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Phagocytosis involves white blood cells engulfing and destroying pathogens, a key mechanism of the innate immune system.
Extract:
A client who has an obstruction in the small intestine
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has an obstruction in the small intestine. Clinical manifestations that the nurse would expect include:
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: A: Fecal-smelling breath results from bacterial fermentation. B: Distention occurs from gas and fluid accumulation. D: High-pitched bowel sounds indicate increased peristalsis.
Extract:
A blood spill on the floor
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is walking down the unit hall and sees a blood spill on the floor. Which of the following agents should the nurse use to sanitize the floor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chlorine (bleach) is highly effective against bloodborne pathogens like HIV and hepatitis, making it the recommended agent for sanitizing blood spills.
Extract:
Question 5 of 5
The nurse uses the Standard Precautions, as outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), when:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Standard Precautions apply to all patients to prevent infection transmission, regardless of diagnosis, ensuring universal safety.