ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Test Questions
Extract:
A patient with a nursing diagnosis of infection
Question 1 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:
A patient who is in isolation
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is in isolation. The nurse would correctly do which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using a paper towel to turn faucets prevents recontamination of hands after washing, maintaining infection control.
Extract:
An organism that is included in the extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing pneumonia (ESBL) group
Question 3 of 5
An organism that is included in the extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing pneumonia (ESBL) group is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Escherichia coli is a common ESBL-producing organism, resistant to many antibiotics, complicating pneumonia treatment.
Extract:
A sterile procedure at the bedside
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is helping the health care provider perform a sterile procedure at the bedside. Halfway through the procedure, the nurse believes the health care provider has contaminated the sterile field. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pointing out the contamination and providing new sterile supplies maintains asepsis, prioritizing patient safety.
Extract:
A patient diagnosed with vaginal candidiasis
Question 5 of 5
A patient has been diagnosed with vaginal candidiasis. The nurse recognizes that this condition is usually the result of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Long-term antibiotics disrupt vaginal flora, allowing Candida overgrowth, which is a primary cause of vaginal candidiasis.