ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Level 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who reports finding a new skin lesion. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Determining the lesion's onset helps assess its urgency and potential severity.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is collecting a culture of a wound. During the procedure, the patient asks what is a culture? Which of the following is the best response by the nurse to explain why she is culturing the wound?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A culture detects pathogens to guide treatment.
Question 3 of 5
Which term should the nurse use to document a raised, fluid-filled lesion smaller than 1 centimeter?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A vesicle is a small, raised, fluid-filled lesion, such as a blister.
Question 4 of 5
There are limited amounts of influenza vaccine currently available in the clinic. Which individual should the nurse identify as having the highest priority to receive vaccination at this time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Older adults in congregate settings are at high risk for flu complications.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is taking care of a patient diagnosed with Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). The nurse knows that this disease is difficult to treat and has a high mortality rate. Which medication would the nurse expect to be ordered to treat this infection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vancomycin is effective against MRSA, unlike the other options, which target different pathogens.