ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Level 2 Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer vancomycin 250 mg PO. The amount available is vancomycin 125 mg/ capsule. How many capsules should the nurse administer to the client with each dose? (Round to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 250 mg ÷ 125 mg/capsule = 2 capsules.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse working on a medical-surgical unit suspects that several clients have Clostridium Difficile (C-Diff) when they all develop watery diarrhea. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take while waiting for the client's lab results?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Contact precautions prevent potential C. diff spread pending confirmation.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is an example of a reservoir in the chain of infection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A contaminated surface can harbor pathogens, acting as a reservoir for infection.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following infections would the nurse recognize as being a health care-associated infection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pneumonia acquired in the hospital is a classic healthcare-associated infection.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is working in a dermatology clinic. The provider orders a skin biopsy, and you need to educate the client on the purpose of a skin biopsy. Which of the following is indicative of a skin biopsy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A biopsy removes a suspicious lesion for diagnostic analysis, not for symptom relief or cosmetic purposes.