ATI LPN
ATI LPN Fundamentals Test Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is aware that the use of ethylene oxide gas is reserved for the sterilization of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ethylene oxide gas is used for heat-sensitive items because it sterilizes effectively at low temperatures without damaging delicate materials.
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:
A patient with diarrhea and vomiting
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is using personal protective equipment (PPE) before entering the room of a patient with diarrhea and vomiting who is being treated for an intestinal infection. The nurse most likely needs to use which combination of PPE?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gown, gloves, and goggles protect against splashes from diarrhea and vomiting, which are likely in an intestinal infection, ensuring comprehensive safety.
Extract:
The patient most at risk for a health care-associated infection (HAI)
Question 4 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 used facemask
Question 5 of 5
When removing a used facemask, the nurse correctly:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Untying the bottom ties first, then the top, and disposing without touching the mask prevents hand contamination, ensuring safe removal.