ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Level 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is a common sign of wound sepsis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fever and chills are systemic signs of sepsis, reflecting the body's response to a severe infection.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following actions can the nurse take to help prevent a health care-associated infection in an incontinent patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Absorbent briefs reduce contamination risk from incontinence.
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 assisting with the admission of a client who has a new diagnosis of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The nurse should plan to place the client in which of the following types of transmission-based precautions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: MRSA spreads via contact, requiring contact precautions like gloves and gowns.
Question 5 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.