ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam N300 Exam Day Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assigned a patient diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Which type of precaution should be used when providing direct care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Standard precautions should be used for all patients, including those with AIDS, as they are designed to prevent the transmission of infections regardless of the patient's diagnosis.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse teaches a patient diagnosed with Bell's Palsy about the use of an eye patch to prevent which eye complication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bell's Palsy often results in incomplete eye closure, which can lead to drying and irritation of the cornea, increasing the risk for corneal abrasions. An eye patch protects the cornea by helping the eye stay moist and protected from injury.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who has sustained eye trauma as a result of a motor vehicle crash (MVC). Which intervention should the nurse provide regarding a foreign body?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stabilizing the object and covering it prevents further injury until medical evaluation, which is critical in cases of eye trauma. Moving or removing a foreign body could lead to additional damage.
Question 4 of 5
A 24-year-old patient who is an intravenous drug user asks the nurse about preventing acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The nurse informs the patient that the risk of developing the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection from drug use can be reduced by:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Participating in a needle exchange program reduces the risk of HIV transmission by providing sterile needles, lowering the likelihood of infection from shared or contaminated needles.
Question 5 of 5
The patient diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) states that they have developed purple, brown spots on their body. Which opportunistic infection does the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Kaposi's Sarcoma is a cancer commonly associated with AIDS, characterized by purple or brown lesions on the skin and mucous membranes.