ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse clarifies that the difference between the use of earlier types of isolation procedures and the use of current Standard Procedures plus Transmission-Based Precautions as outlined by the CDC:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Standard Precautions assume all body fluids except sweat may be infectious, enhancing universal protection.
Extract:
A patient with a nursing diagnosis of infection
Question 2 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 diagnosed with Rocky Mountain spotted fever
Question 3 of 5
A patient has been diagnosed with Rocky Mountain spotted fever. The nurse recognizes this disease is caused by a tick bite that infected the patient with:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rickettsia rickettsii, transmitted by ticks, causes Rocky Mountain spotted fever, leading to fever and rash.
Extract:
A client who has tuberculosis
Question 4 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:
An organism that is included in the extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing pneumonia (ESBL) group
Question 5 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.