ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Test Questions
Extract:
A person in the incubation period of an infection
Question 1 of 5
The nurse cautions that a person in the incubation period of an infection:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: During the incubation period, a person may be contagious without symptoms, as pathogens replicate, increasing transmission risk.
Extract:
The patient most at risk for a health care-associated infection (HAI)
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is aware that the patient most at risk for a health care-associated infection (HAI) would be the:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A Foley catheter provides a direct pathway for pathogens into the urinary tract, significantly increasing the risk of healthcare-associated infections like urinary tract infections.
Extract:
A client who requires isolation
Question 3 of 5
A nurse caring for a client who requires isolation has just finished a care procedure. Which of the following pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) should the nurse remove last?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Removing the mask last ensures respiratory protection until all contaminated PPE is removed.
Extract:
A group of assistive personnel about handling clients' bed linens
Question 4 of 5
A nurse on a medical unit is reinforcing teaching with a group of assistive personnel about handling clients' bed linens safely. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Tying linen bags securely prevents spillage of contaminated linens, reducing the risk of spreading pathogens during transport.
Extract:
A used facemask
Question 5 of 5
When removing a used facemask, the nurse correctly:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Untying ties in the correct order and disposing without touching the mask prevents contamination during removal.