ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Level 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is taking care of a patient diagnosed with Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). The nurse knows that this disease is difficult to treat and has a high mortality rate. Which medication would the nurse expect to be ordered to treat this infection?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vancomycin is effective against MRSA, unlike the other options, which target different pathogens.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is an example of a reservoir in the chain of infection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A contaminated surface can harbor pathogens, acting as a reservoir for infection.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is collecting a culture of a wound. During the procedure, the patient asks what is a culture? Which of the following is the best response by the nurse to explain why she is culturing the wound?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A culture detects pathogens to guide treatment.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has an infection. The nurse should use which of the following strategies to interrupt the transmission of the client's infection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the most effective way to break the chain of infection transmission.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who reports finding a new skin lesion. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Determining the lesion's onset helps assess its urgency and potential severity.