ATI LPN
ATI LPN Advanced Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: SLE primarily involves inflammation of connective tissue, including skin, joints, and organs.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who asks about the functions of the thymus, spleen, and lymph nodes. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: These organs play essential roles in the immune system, including lymphocyte production, pathogen filtration, and immune response regulation.
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
The nurse is educating a post operative kidney transplant patient. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in their teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lifelong immunosuppressive therapy is essential to prevent the immune system from rejecting the transplanted organ.