ATI LPN
ATI LPN Advanced Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
The nurse knows that it is very important when giving a patient blood to make sure it is the correct blood type to avoid which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering the wrong blood type can lead to a hemolytic transfusion reaction, where the immune system attacks the transfused red blood cells, causing serious complications.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse knows that the priority for a patient experiencing a severe allergic reaction is which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Airway compromise is the primary concern during a severe allergic reaction due to potential bronchospasm and swelling.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is monitoring a patient who is receiving a blood transfusion. The nurse knows that which of the following symptoms may be caused by a transfusion reaction?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fever and chills are hallmark signs of febrile or hemolytic transfusion reactions due to the immune system's response to foreign antigens.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a WBC count of 20,000/mm3. Which of the following WBC abnormalities labels this finding?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Leukocytosis refers to an elevated WBC count above the normal range (typically >11,000/mm³) and may indicate infection, inflammation, or other conditions.