ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse explains that medical asepsis differs from surgical asepsis in that medical asepsis:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Medical asepsis uses sterile equipment to reduce pathogens, unlike surgical asepsis, which ensures a completely sterile environment.
Extract:
A nursing student about principles of aseptic technique
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is instructing a nursing student about principles of aseptic technique. The nurse would recognize the need for further instruction if the nursing student states, 'I must:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Opening the wrapper toward the body risks contamination from unsterile clothing, indicating a need for further instruction.
Extract:
A client who is in contact isolation
Question 3 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:
Question 4 of 5
The nurse explains that the body's normal flora serves as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Normal flora compete with pathogens for resources, preventing their colonization and protecting the body.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is aware that family education is necessary for the control of the most common helminth infection, which is:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pinworms are the most common helminth infection, especially in children, and family education on hygiene practices is crucial to prevent their spread.