ATI LPN
ATI LPN Advanced Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 50 mg intravenously to a patient with severe allergies. Available is diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 25 mg/1 mL. How many mL will the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 2 mL
Rationale: The ordered dose is 50 mg, and the available concentration is 25 mg/mL. 50 mg ÷ 25 mg/mL = 2 mL.
Question 2 of 5
The most common medication category used to treat allergic rhinitis is which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antihistamines are the first-line treatment for allergic rhinitis as they block histamine, which is responsible for allergic symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and runny nose.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
The nurse knows that pernicious anemia is caused by which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pernicious anemia results from the loss of intrinsic factor, essential for vitamin B12 absorption in the intestine.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who reports enlarged, painful, and moveable preauricular lymph nodes, postauricular lymph nodes, and cervical lymph nodes. Which does the nurse infer from these findings?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Painful, movable lymph nodes are commonly associated with bacterial or viral infections.