ATI RN
ATI Nproo 2100 Exam Unit 3 Fundamentals Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has HIV and a CD4-T-cell count of 150/mm³. Which of the following conditions should the nurse monitor the client for?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A CD4-T-cell count of 150/mm³ indicates severe immunosuppression, increasing susceptibility to opportunistic infections like tuberculosis. Hepatitis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia are not directly linked to low CD4 counts.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client after administering a dose of losartan. The client has a hoarse voice, and swollen lips and tongue. In which order should the nurse take the following actions?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E,F
Rationale: 1. Assess airway for obstruction. 2. Call emergency team for support. 3. Apply oxygen for hypoxia. 4. Initiate IV for medication delivery. 5. Administer epinephrine for anaphylaxis. 6. Administer antihistamines to reduce symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in the clinic. The nurse anticipates which of the following orders from the provider based on the suspected diagnosis? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,C,E,H
Rationale: IV antibiotics, chest x-ray, inpatient admission, and complete blood count address suspected infection in an HIV-positive client. Urinalysis, chest tube, airborne precautions, and STI panel are not prioritized.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has HIV and a CD4-T-cell count of 150/mm³. Which of the following conditions should the nurse monitor the client for?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A CD4-T-cell count of 150/mm³ indicates severe immunosuppression, increasing susceptibility to opportunistic infections like tuberculosis. Hepatitis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia are not directly linked to low CD4 counts.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is educating a client who has HIV about the infection process. Which of the following features of the virus should the nurse explain can result in opportunistic infection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: HIV’s destruction of CD4 lymphocytes causes immunosuppression, leading to opportunistic infections. Other features enable replication but don’t directly cause infections.