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ATI FUNDAMENTAL TEST BANK 300 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+The nurse and a new nurse in orientation are caring for a patient with pneumonia. Which statement by
the new nurse will indicate a correct understanding of this condition?
a. "An infectious disease like pneumonia may not pose a risk to others."
b. "We need to isolate the patient in a private negative-pressure room."
c. "Clinical signs and symptoms are not present in pneumonia."
d. "The patient will not be able to return home." - answer-a. "An infectious disease like pneumonia may
not pose a risk to others."
The patient and the nurse are discussing the vector transmitted Rickettsia rickettsii—Rocky Mountain
spotted fever. Which patient statement to the nurse indicates understanding regarding the mode of
transmission for this disease? a. "When camping, I will use sunscreen."
b. "When camping, I will drink bottled water."
c. "When camping, I will wear insect repellent."
d. "When camping, I will wash my hands with hand gel." - answer-c. "When camping, I will wear insect
repellent."
The nurse is providing an educational session for a group of preschool workers. The nurse reminds the
group about the most important thing to do to prevent the spread of infection. Which information did
the nurse share with the preschool workers?
a. Encourage preschool children to eat a nutritious diet.
b. Suggest that parents provide a multivitamin to the children.
c. Clean the toys every afternoon before putting them away. d. Wash their hands between each
interaction with children. - answer-d. Wash their hands between each interaction with children.
The nurse is admitting a patient with an infectious disease process. Which question will be most
appropriate for a nurse to ask about the patient's susceptibility to this infectious process? a.
"Do you have a spouse?"
b. "Do you have a chronic disease?"
c. "Do you have any children living in the home?"
d. "Do you have any religious beliefs that will influence your care?" - answer-b. "Do you have a chronic
disease?"
,The patient experienced a surgical procedure, and Betadine was utilized as the surgical prep. Two days
postoperatively, the nurse's assessment indicates that the incision is red and has a small amount of
purulent drainage. The patient reports tenderness at the incision site. The patient's temperature is
100.5° F, and the WBC is 10,500/mm3. Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Plan to change the surgical dressing during the shift.
b. Utilize SBAR to notify the primary health care provider.
c. Reevaluate the temperature and white blood cell count in 4 hours.
d. Check to see what solution was used for skin preparation in surgery. - answer-b. Utilize SBAR to notify
the primary health care provider.
The nurse is providing an education session to an adult community group about the effects of smoking
on infection. Which information is most important for the nurse to include in the educational session?
a. Smoke from tobacco products clings to your clothing and hair.
b. Smoking affects the cilia lining the upper airways in the lungs.
c. Smoking can affect the color of the patient's fingernails. d. Smoking tobacco products can be very
expensive. - answer-b. Smoking affects the cilia lining the upper airways in the lungs.
A female adult patient presents to the clinic with reports of a white discharge and itching in the vaginal
area. A nurse is taking a health history. Which question is the priority?
a. "When was the last time you visited your primary health care provider?"
b. "Has this condition affected your eating habits in any way?"
c. "What medications are you currently taking?"
d. "Are you able to sleep at night? - answer-c. "What medications are you currently taking?"
The nurse is caring for a school-aged child who has injured the right leg after a bicycle accident. Which
signs and symptoms will the nurse assess for to determine if the child is experiencing a localized
inflammatory response?
a. Malaise, anorexia, enlarged lymph nodes, and increased white blood cells
b. Chest pain, shortness of breath, and nausea and vomiting c. Dizziness and disorientation to time, date,
and place
d. Edema, redness, tenderness, and loss of function - answer-d. Edema, redness, tenderness, and loss of
function
,Which interventions utilized by the nurse will indicate the ability to recognize a localized inflammatory
response?
a. Vigorous range-of-motion exercises
b. Turn, cough, and deep breathe
c. Orient to date, time, and place
d. Rest, ice, and elevation - answer-d. Rest, ice, and elevation
The nurse is caring for a group of medical-surgical patients. Which patient is most at risk for developing
an infection?
a. A patient who is in observation for chest pain.
b. A patient who has been admitted with dehydration.
c. A patient who is recovering from a right total hip surgery. d. A patient who has been admitted for
stabilization of heart problems. - answer-c. A patient who is recovering from a right total hip surgery.
The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with leukemia and is preparing to provide fluids through a
vascular access (IV) device. Which nursing intervention is a priority in this procedure?
a. Review the procedure with the patient.
b. Position the patient comfortably.
c. Maintain surgical aseptic technique.
d. Gather available supplies. - answer-c. Maintain surgical aseptic technique.
The nurse is caring for an adult patient in the clinic who has been evacuated and is a victim of flooding.
The nurse teaches the patient about rest, exercise, and eating properly and how to utilize deep
breathing and visualization. What is the primary rationale for the nurse's actions related to the
teaching?
a. Topics taught are standard information taught during health care visits.
b. The patient requested this information to teach the extended family members.
c. Stress for long periods of time can lead to exhaustion and decreased resistance to infection.
d. These techniques will help the patient manage the pain and loss of personal belongings. - answer-c.
Stress for long periods of time can lead to exhaustion and decreased resistance to infection.
, The nurse is caring for a patient who is susceptible to infection. Which instruction will the nurse include
in an educational session to decrease the risk of infection?
a. Teaching the patient about fall prevention
b. Teaching the patient to take a temperature
c. Teaching the patient to select nutritious foods
d. Teaching the patient about the effects of alcohol - answer-c. Teaching the patient to select nutritious
foods
A diabetic patient presents to the clinic for a dressing change. The wound is located on the right foot and
has purulent yellow drainage. Which action will the nurse take to prevent the spread of infection?
a. Position the patient comfortably on the stretcher.
b. Explain the procedure for dressing change to the patient. c. Review the medication list that the
patient brought from home.
d. Don gloves and other appropriate personal protective equipment - answer-d. Don gloves and other
appropriate personal protective equipment
A patient presents with pneumonia. Which priority intervention should be included in the plan of care
for this patient?
a. Observe the patient for decreased activity tolerance.
b. Assume the patient is in pain and treat accordingly.
c. Provide the patient ice chips as requested.
d. Maintain the room temperature at 65° F. - answer-a. Observe the patient for decreased activity
tolerance.
The nurse is caring for a patient in an intensive care unit who needs a bath. Which priority action will the
nurse take to decrease the potential for a health care-associated infection?
a. Use local anesthetic on reddened areas.
b. Use nonallergenic tape on dressings.
c. Use a chlorhexidine wash.
d. Use filtered water. - answer-c. Use a chlorhexidine wash.
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