ATI LPN
ATI LPN Advanced Med Surg Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assigned care of a client who has HIV. Which of the following infection control precautions should the nurse plan to use while caring for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: HIV is transmitted through blood and body fluids, so standard precautions are sufficient for routine care.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is educating a patient concerning use of an Epi-pen for a severe allergic reaction to peanuts. Which of the following statements, made by the patient, allows the nurse to know that the education must be reinforced?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Epinephrine provides temporary relief, but further medical evaluation is essential due to the risk of a biphasic reaction or persistent symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving packed red blood cells. During the infusion, the client states, 'My heart is racing.' The nurse notes that the client's face has become flushed. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The first action is to stop the infusion to halt exposure to the potential allergen.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse knows that Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE) affects which of the following parts of the body?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: DLE primarily affects the skin, leading to red, scaly patches on sun-exposed areas.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assisting in preparing a presentation at a community center about systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The nurse should identify which of the following groups as having the highest risk for developing this disorder?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: African American women are at the highest risk for developing SLE, with more severe disease manifestations compared to other groups.