ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Level 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse works in an office with a dermatologist. What equipment is most important to have readily available when a patient is undergoing skin testing for allergies?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alcohol and cotton swabs ensure clean skin for accurate allergy testing.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has an infection. Which of the following findings are signs and symptoms of sepsis? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Sepsis is characterized by systemic signs like elevated WBC, hypotension, and altered mental status due to the body's response to infection.
Extract:
Nurses' Notes
0800:
Client is admitted with a 3-day history of abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Client reports 4 to 5 liquid stools/day.
Client was taking amoxicillin/clavulanate for a respiratory tract infection, 500 mg PO q 12 hr for 10 days. Antibiotics completed 7 days ago.
Abdomen soft, nondistended with hyperactive bowel sounds audible in 4 quadrants. Stool contains mucous and is foul-smelling.
Stool sent for culture
Laboratory Results
1400:
Stool culture positive for Clostridium Difficile (C-Diff)
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for the client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select (2) answers that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Gowns and a private room prevent C. diff spread via contact.
Extract:
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer vancomycin 250 mg PO. The amount available is vancomycin 125 mg/ capsule. How many capsules should the nurse administer to the client with each dose? (Round to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 250 mg ÷ 125 mg/capsule = 2 capsules.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has developed a Clostridium difficile (C. diff) infection following antibiotic therapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bleach effectively kills C. diff spores, preventing environmental transmission.