ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Level 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Nurses' Notes Day 1:
Client has a 10.2 cm (4 in) by 10.2 cm (4 in) raised reddened abscess on left thigh. Client reports area is warm and painful.
Vital Signs
Temperature 39.6° C (103.3° F)
Blood pressure 118/56 mm Hg
Heart rate 106/min
Respiratory rate 22/min
Oxygen saturation 96% on room air room.
Diagnostic Results
Day 2
WBC: 45.000/mm3 (5000 to 10.000/mm3)
Culture and sensitivity of left thigh abscess positive for methicillin- resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Question 1 of 5
For each potential nursing action, click to specify if the action is essential, nonessential, or contraindicated for the client with a MRSA abscess.
| Options | Essential | Nonessential | Contraindicated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Place the client in a private room. | |||
| Administer intravenous vancomycin. | |||
| Wear a cover gown when caring for the client. | |||
| Restrict fluid intake. | |||
| Initiate supplemental oxygen. |
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Private room, vancomycin, and gowns are essential for MRSA; fluid restriction is contraindicated, and oxygen is nonessential based on normal saturation.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a Clostridium difficile infection. Which of the following cleansing agents should the nurse use for hand hygiene?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Soap and water physically remove C. difficile spores, which are resistant to alcohol-based sanitizers.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse in a healthcare provider's (HCP's) office is reassessing a patient's skin and making a comparison with the information from the patient's last visit. For which reason does the nurse focus on any changes noted in the patient's skin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Skin changes can reflect systemic issues, making it a key health indicator.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is a common sign of wound sepsis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fever and chills are systemic signs of sepsis, reflecting the body's response to a severe infection.
Question 5 of 5
Nurses are educating a class of nursing students about Community Health in order to eliminate another pandemic. What organizations or facilities provide assistance with identifying community health care issues?
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: The CDC and WHO focus on public health surveillance and pandemic prevention.