ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Level 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is transporting a patient with active tuberculosis (TB) to radiology. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: TB is airborne, and an N95 mask on the patient prevents the spread of infectious particles.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following interventions can help manage pain associated with impaired skin integrity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Analgesics directly reduce pain, unlike the other options, which may not address pain or could worsen the condition.
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 reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has a pressure ulcer. The nurse should identify an elevation in which of the following laboratory values as an indication that the client has developed an infection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevated WBC count indicates infection or inflammation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse working on a medical-surgical unit suspects that several clients have Clostridium Difficile (C-Diff) when they all develop watery diarrhea. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take while waiting for the client's lab results?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Contact precautions prevent potential C. diff spread pending confirmation.