ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
While caring for a client, the nurse experiences a needle stick injury. Which of the following actions should the first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Wash the site of injury with soap and water. This is the first action that should be taken in the event of a needle stick injury to prevent infection. Washing the site immediately helps reduce the risk of transmission of any pathogens. Completing an incident report (
A) should be done after initial care. Requesting HIV testing consent from the client (
B) is not necessary as the focus should be on the nurse's health first. Consenting to postexposure treatment (
C) should be done after washing the site.
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