ATI LPN
ATI LPN Advanced Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: UV light can trigger lupus flares, so sun protection is crucial.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is educating a patient concerning use of an Epi-pen for a severe allergic reaction to peanuts. Which of the following statements, made by the patient, allows the nurse to know that the education must be reinforced?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Epinephrine provides temporary relief, but further medical evaluation is essential due to the risk of a biphasic reaction or persistent symptoms.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse knows that it is very important when giving a patient blood to make sure it is the correct blood type to avoid which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering the wrong blood type can lead to a hemolytic transfusion reaction, where the immune system attacks the transfused red blood cells, causing serious complications.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is monitoring a patient's response to antiviral therapy. Which test will provide this information?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Viral load testing measures the amount of virus in the bloodstream to assess treatment effectiveness.