ATI LPN
ATI LPN Advanced Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who asks what ankylosing spondylitis is. Which of the following responses from the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ankylosing spondylitis is an autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation of the axial skeleton.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is monitoring a patient who is receiving a blood transfusion. The nurse knows that which of the following symptoms may be caused by a transfusion reaction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fever and chills are hallmark signs of febrile or hemolytic transfusion reactions due to the immune system's response to foreign antigens.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
The nurse knows that an autoimmune disease is defined as which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system mistakenly targets its own tissues.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has AIDS. When checking the client's mouth, the nurse notes a white, creamy covering on the tongue and buccal membranes. The nurse should recognize this is a manifestation of which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A white, creamy coating on the tongue and buccal membranes is characteristic of oral candidiasis (thrush), a common fungal infection in immunocompromised individuals, including those with AIDS.