ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Test Questions
Extract:
A patient in the home use of disinfectant
Question 1 of 5
The nurse instructing a patient in the home use of disinfectant would include the information that the disinfectant can be used to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Removing organic matter before disinfecting ensures the disinfectant can effectively contact and eliminate pathogens on surfaces.
Extract:
A client about hand hygiene
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about hand hygiene. Which of the following client statements indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hands may harbor pathogens despite appearing clean; washing for at least 20 seconds ensures effective hygiene.
Extract:
A patient who is in isolation
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is in isolation. The nurse would correctly do which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using a paper towel to turn faucets prevents recontamination of hands after washing, maintaining infection control.
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:
A patient on Droplet Precautions
Question 5 of 5
When caring for a patient on Droplet Precautions, it is most important for the nurse to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Droplet precautions require a mask within 3 feet of the patient to prevent inhalation of infectious respiratory droplets, which is the primary mode of transmission.