ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Level 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
0800:
Client is admitted with a 3-day history of abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Client reports 4 to 5 liquid stools/day.
Client was taking amoxicillin/clavulanate for a respiratory tract infection, 500 mg PO q 12 hr for 10 days. Antibiotics completed 7 days ago.
Abdomen soft, nondistended with hyperactive bowel sounds audible in 4 quadrants. Stool contains mucous and is foul-smelling.
Stool sent for culture
Laboratory Results
1400:
Stool culture positive for Clostridium Difficile (C-Diff)
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for the client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select (2) answers that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Gowns and a private room prevent C. diff spread via contact.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is transporting a patient with active tuberculosis (TB) to radiology. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: TB is airborne, and an N95 mask on the patient prevents the spread of infectious particles.
Question 3 of 5
A patient has been recently diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection. His brother arrives and would like to visit. The patient says he is not feeling strong enough to have visitors. Which symptom would indicate to the nurse that the client is developing a complication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A high fever suggests a possible complication like a secondary infection.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse works in an office with a dermatologist. What equipment is most important to have readily available when a patient is undergoing skin testing for allergies?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alcohol and cotton swabs ensure clean skin for accurate allergy testing.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from four clients who have wounds. The nurse should recognize that which of the following clients has a manifestation of a wound infection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Purulent drainage with swelling and tenderness strongly indicates infection.