ATI RN
Immune System Quiz Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient who has received a kidney transplant has been admitted to the medical unit with acute rejection and is receiving IV cyclosporine (Sandimmune) and methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol). Which staff member is best to assign to care for this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An experienced RN who is familiar with the medical unit and its protocols is the best choice for caring for a patient with acute rejection. This patient requires close monitoring and skilled care which an experienced RN can provide. The other options involve RNs who may not be as familiar with the unit or are less experienced.
Question 2 of 5
In a patient with a CD4 count less than 200, the most important nursing assessment would include:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A patient had a complicated vaginal hysterectomy. The student nurse provided perineal care after the patient had a bowel movement. The student nurse tells the nurse there was a lot of light brown, smelly drainage seeping from the perianal area. What should the nurse suspect when assessing this patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A patient’s documentation indicates he has a stage III pressure ulcer on his right hip. What should the nurse expect to find on assessment of the patient’s right hip?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
The physician plans to prescribe trastuzumab (Herceptin) for the patient with breast cancer. What testing will the physician order before prescribing this medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.