ATI LPN Fundamentals Test

Extract:

A patient on Droplet Precautions

Question 1 of 5

When caring for a patient on Droplet Precautions, it is most important for the nurse to:

A. Cover the patient with a clean sheet when transporting the patient to x-ray.B. Wear a gown and gloves for any contact with the patient.C. Wear the appropriate respiratory device for any entry into the room.D. Wear a mask if working within 3 feet of the patient.

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.

Extract:

An 84-year-old patient recovering from a hip replacement

Question 2 of 5

The nurse encourages the 84-year-old patient who is recovering from a hip replacement to:

A. Keep the bed flat to aid in lung expansion.B. Cough frequently to make up for the loss of cilia.C. Encourage bed rest.D. Restrict fluid to prevent pulmonary congestion.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Frequent coughing clears lung secretions, reducing pneumonia risk in elderly patients post-surgery.

Extract:

A procedure using sterile technique in the patient's unit

Question 3 of 5

When the nurse performs a procedure using sterile technique in the patient's unit, it means that:

A. The equipment and supplies used are disposable and clean.B. The nurse will be required to don a sterile gown, mask, and eye shields.C. All organisms have been killed or removed from materials that come in contact with the patient.D. The nurse will do a 10-minute surgical scrub before beginning the procedure.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Sterile technique ensures all organisms are eliminated from materials, preventing infection.

Extract:

A used facemask

Question 4 of 5

When removing a used facemask, the nurse correctly:

A. Lowers it below his chin to use the next time he enters that patient's room.B. Removes the mask first before removing any other PPE.C. Discards the mask only if it is wet; otherwise, he folds and stores it to reuse the next time.D. Unties the bottom ties first, then the top, and disposes of the mask without touching it.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Untying the bottom ties first, then the top, and disposing without touching the mask prevents hand contamination, ensuring safe removal.

Extract:

A patient diagnosed with vaginal candidiasis

Question 5 of 5

A patient has been diagnosed with vaginal candidiasis. The nurse recognizes that this condition is usually the result of:

A. Poor personal hygiene.B. Unprotected sex.C. Using bath oils.D. Long-term antimicrobial therapy.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Long-term antibiotics disrupt vaginal flora, allowing Candida overgrowth, which is a primary cause of vaginal candidiasis.

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