ATI LPN
ATI LPN Advanced Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a WBC count of 20,000/mm3. Which of the following WBC abnormalities labels this finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Leukocytosis refers to an elevated WBC count above the normal range (typically >11,000/mm³) and may indicate infection, inflammation, or other conditions.
Question 2 of 5
A patient is diagnosed with Hashimoto thyroiditis and asks what causes it. The nurse would respond that the destruction of thyroid cells in this condition is due to which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hashimoto thyroiditis is an autoimmune disorder where autoantibodies target thyroid peroxidase (TPO) and thyroglobulin, leading to inflammation and destruction of thyroid cells.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with planning an immunization clinic for older adult clients. Which of the following information should the nurse plan to include about influenza?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The vaccine is updated annually to match circulating virus strains.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is monitoring a patient who is receiving a blood transfusion. The nurse knows that which of the following symptoms may be caused by a transfusion reaction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fever and chills are hallmark signs of febrile or hemolytic transfusion reactions due to the immune system's response to foreign antigens.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the CD4 count results of a patient with AIDS. What can the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A CD4 count of 100/μL is indicative of advanced AIDS, where patients are highly susceptible to opportunistic infections.