ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Test Questions
Extract:
A patient diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
Question 1 of 5
A patient has been diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (mad cow disease). The nurse recognizes this disease is caused by a:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is caused by prions, misfolded proteins that induce normal proteins to misfold, leading to neurodegenerative disease.
Extract:
Using a needle stick
Question 2 of 5
When he is using a needle stick, he should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Never recapping needles prevents needle stick injuries, and immediate disposal in a sharps container ensures safety.
Extract:
A client who has tuberculosis
Question 3 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 is in contact isolation
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in contact isolation. When exiting the client's room, in what order should the nurse take the following steps when removing her personal protective equipment?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Removing gloves first, then eyewear, gown, mask, and performing hand hygiene last prevents contamination spread.
Extract:
A patient with diarrhea and vomiting
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is using personal protective equipment (PPE) before entering the room of a patient with diarrhea and vomiting who is being treated for an intestinal infection. The nurse most likely needs to use which combination of PPE?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gown, gloves, and goggles protect against splashes from diarrhea and vomiting, which are likely in an intestinal infection, ensuring comprehensive safety.