ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Test Questions
Extract:
Health personnel at the beginning of the shift
Question 1 of 5
Health personnel should wash their hands with soap and water at the beginning of the shift for:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 2-minute hand wash at the start of a shift ensures thorough removal of contaminants, aligning with infection control protocols.
Extract:
Family members about hand hygiene in the home
Question 2 of 5
A nurse teaching family members about hand hygiene in the home would emphasize:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Short nails and no rings reduce pathogen harboring, enhancing hand hygiene effectiveness.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
The situation in which protective eyewear is required is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Suctioning a tracheotomy involves contact with respiratory secretions, which can splash and carry infectious agents, necessitating protective eyewear to prevent eye exposure.
Extract:
An 84-year-old patient hospitalized for an infected stasis ulcer
Question 4 of 5
An 84-year-old patient is hospitalized for an infected stasis ulcer on his ankle. The nurse is aware that this patient is at risk for a hospital-acquired infection (HAI) because the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The immune system’s engagement with the existing infection weakens defenses, increasing HAI susceptibility.
Extract:
A blood spill on the floor
Question 5 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.