ATI LPN
ATI LPN Advanced Med Surg Exam Questions
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
The licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) is watching a nursing student administer medications to a patient with HIV. Which action by the student requires correction by the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Recapping needles increases the risk of accidental needle sticks and is not recommended. The correct practice is to dispose of needles directly in a sharps container without recapping.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has AIDS. When checking the client's mouth, the nurse notes a white, creamy covering on the tongue and buccal membranes. The nurse should recognize this is a manifestation of which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A white, creamy coating on the tongue and buccal membranes is characteristic of oral candidiasis (thrush), a common fungal infection in immunocompromised individuals, including those with AIDS.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse knows that Type IV Hypersensitivity Reaction involves which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Type IV hypersensitivity is a delayed response mediated by T-lymphocytes, not antibodies.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse knows the following are symptoms of anaphylaxis and they need to intervene quickly. (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Hypotension, tachycardia, and wheezing are hallmark symptoms of anaphylaxis due to vasodilation, compensatory heart rate increase, and bronchospasm, respectively.