ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Level 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a client showing signs of pneumonia. Which of the following nursing actions should be included?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A sputum culture identifies the pneumonia-causing organism for targeted treatment.
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 3 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 4 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 5 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.