ATI LPN
ATI LPN Advanced Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the CD4 count results of a patient with AIDS. What can the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A CD4 count of 100/μL is indicative of advanced AIDS, where patients are highly susceptible to opportunistic infections.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should include which of the following when educating a post operative liver transplant patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Immunosuppressive medications used post-transplant increase the risk of infections.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving packed red blood cells. During the infusion, the client states, 'My heart is racing.' The nurse notes that the client's face has become flushed. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The first action is to stop the infusion to halt exposure to the potential allergen.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The characteristic 'butterfly' rash over the cheeks and nose is a hallmark finding in SLE.
Question 5 of 5
A patient is diagnosed with Hashimoto thyroiditis and asks what causes it. The nurse would respond that the destruction of thyroid cells in this condition is due to which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hashimoto thyroiditis is an autoimmune disorder where autoantibodies target thyroid peroxidase (TPO) and thyroglobulin, leading to inflammation and destruction of thyroid cells.