ATI LPN
ATI LPN Advanced Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
While admitting a client for a cardiac catheterization, the nurse asks the client about allergies. Which of the following client food allergies should the nurse report to the provider prior to the procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Iodine-based contrast dyes used in cardiac catheterization may trigger reactions in clients allergic to shellfish.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is a common nursing diagnosis that the nurse will include in the plan of care for a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Persistent fatigue is a hallmark symptom of SLE due to inflammation, anemia, and immune system dysregulation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who just returned to the unit following surgery and notes the client has a history of anaphylaxis in response to penicillin. The client's postoperative prescriptions include a dose of cephalexin. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cephalexin is a cephalosporin, and there is a risk of cross-reactivity in clients with a history of anaphylaxis to penicillin.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is pregnant and has a prescription for Rho(D) immune globulin. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rho(
D) immune globulin prevents maternal sensitization to Rh-positive fetal blood, avoiding hemolytic disease in future pregnancies.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse would evaluate that the patient understands what triggers allergic rhinitis by which of the following patient responses?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Allergic rhinitis is often triggered by airborne allergens such as pollen, mold spores, and dust mites.