ATI LPN
LPN Nursing 1 Fundamental Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which client has acquired a hospital-acquired infection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A wound infection from unwashed hands of a caregiver suggests a hospital-acquired infection due to contamination in the healthcare setting.
Extract:
A nurse who accidentally stuck themselves with a dirty needle and has not completed their Hepatitis B series
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following stages would this nurse be placed after a needlestick injury?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The incubation period is the time between exposure to a pathogen, like hepatitis B, and the onset of symptoms.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
Which link in the chain of infection is a nurse attempting to control by using meticulous sterile technique when performing wound care procedures?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Meticulous sterile technique during wound care helps prevent microorganisms from entering the body, controlling the portal of entry for pathogens.
Extract:
The culture from the wound infection shows Bacterial Staphylococcal Aureus
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following healthcare provider orders would the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering an antibiotic to which Staphylococcus aureus is sensitive is the most appropriate treatment.
Extract:
A 57-year old female client with left upper arm open wound infection (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus [MRSA]) and cellulitis
Question 5 of 5
Indicate whether the nursing actions are Indicated, Contraindicated, or Non-essential for the client's care.
Correct Answer: A, C, E
Rationale: A (Indicated): Contact precautions prevent MRSA spread. C (Indicated): Elevation reduces swelling. E (Indicated): IV access is needed for antibiotics. B (Contraindicated): Cold compress may worsen tissue damage. D (Non-essential): Frequent cultures are unnecessary. F (Non-essential): Heparin is not indicated unless clotting risk exists.