ATI MedIcAl SurgIcAl NurSINg ONcOlOgy cOMpleTe
NOTeS | cANcer pAThOphySIOlOgy, cheMOTherApy,
rAdIATION TherApy, ONcOlOgy NurSINg cAre, ATI
Med Surg & NcleX hIgh-yIeld eXAM revISION guIde
Exam: ATI Med Surg Immune & Infection, ATI Med Surg Onc
Question 1:
Which of the following laboratory findings is indicative of an infection?
A. Decreased white blood cell count (WBC)
B. Elevated white blood cell count (WBC)
C. Normal hemoglobin levels
D. Low platelet count
Correct Option: B. Elevated white blood cell count (WBC)
Rationale: Elevated WBC counts are often indicative of an infection as the body produces more
white blood cells to combat pathogens.
Question 2:
A patient with cancer is receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following findings would
indicate a risk for infection?
A. White blood cell count of 7,000/mm³
B. Temperature of 100°F (37.8°C)
C. Neutrophil count of 500/mm³
D. Normal blood pressure
Correct Option: C. Neutrophil count of 500/mm³
Rationale: A neutrophil count below 1,000/mm³ indicates neutropenia, which significantly
increases the patient's risk for infection.
Question 3:
What is the most effective method to prevent the spread of infection in a healthcare setting?
A. Hand hygiene
B. Use of gloves
C. Isolation protocols
D. Use of masks
, ATI MedIcAl SurgIcAl NurSINg ONcOlOgy cOMpleTe
NOTeS | cANcer pAThOphySIOlOgy, cheMOTherApy,
rAdIATION TherApy, ONcOlOgy NurSINg cAre, ATI
Med Surg & NcleX hIgh-yIeld eXAM revISION guIde
Correct Option: A. Hand hygiene
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infections in
healthcare settings, reducing the transmission of pathogens.
Question 4:
Which of the following is a common side effect of chemotherapy that affects the immune
system?
A. Hypertension
B. Alopecia
C. Immunosuppression
D. Hyperglycemia
Correct Option: C. Immunosuppression
Rationale: Chemotherapy often targets rapidly dividing cells, including those in the bone
marrow, leading to immunosuppression and increased risk of infections.
Exam: ATI Med Surg Immune & Infection, ATI Med Surg Onc
Question 1:
Which of the following laboratory findings is indicative of an infection?
A. Decreased white blood cell count (WBC)
B. Elevated white blood cell count (WBC)
C. Normal hemoglobin levels
D. Low platelet count
Correct Option: B. Elevated white blood cell count (WBC)
Rationale: Elevated WBC counts are often indicative of an infection as the body produces more
white blood cells to combat pathogens.
Question 2:
A patient with cancer is receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following findings would
indicate a risk for infection?
NOTeS | cANcer pAThOphySIOlOgy, cheMOTherApy,
rAdIATION TherApy, ONcOlOgy NurSINg cAre, ATI
Med Surg & NcleX hIgh-yIeld eXAM revISION guIde
Exam: ATI Med Surg Immune & Infection, ATI Med Surg Onc
Question 1:
Which of the following laboratory findings is indicative of an infection?
A. Decreased white blood cell count (WBC)
B. Elevated white blood cell count (WBC)
C. Normal hemoglobin levels
D. Low platelet count
Correct Option: B. Elevated white blood cell count (WBC)
Rationale: Elevated WBC counts are often indicative of an infection as the body produces more
white blood cells to combat pathogens.
Question 2:
A patient with cancer is receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following findings would
indicate a risk for infection?
A. White blood cell count of 7,000/mm³
B. Temperature of 100°F (37.8°C)
C. Neutrophil count of 500/mm³
D. Normal blood pressure
Correct Option: C. Neutrophil count of 500/mm³
Rationale: A neutrophil count below 1,000/mm³ indicates neutropenia, which significantly
increases the patient's risk for infection.
Question 3:
What is the most effective method to prevent the spread of infection in a healthcare setting?
A. Hand hygiene
B. Use of gloves
C. Isolation protocols
D. Use of masks
, ATI MedIcAl SurgIcAl NurSINg ONcOlOgy cOMpleTe
NOTeS | cANcer pAThOphySIOlOgy, cheMOTherApy,
rAdIATION TherApy, ONcOlOgy NurSINg cAre, ATI
Med Surg & NcleX hIgh-yIeld eXAM revISION guIde
Correct Option: A. Hand hygiene
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infections in
healthcare settings, reducing the transmission of pathogens.
Question 4:
Which of the following is a common side effect of chemotherapy that affects the immune
system?
A. Hypertension
B. Alopecia
C. Immunosuppression
D. Hyperglycemia
Correct Option: C. Immunosuppression
Rationale: Chemotherapy often targets rapidly dividing cells, including those in the bone
marrow, leading to immunosuppression and increased risk of infections.
Exam: ATI Med Surg Immune & Infection, ATI Med Surg Onc
Question 1:
Which of the following laboratory findings is indicative of an infection?
A. Decreased white blood cell count (WBC)
B. Elevated white blood cell count (WBC)
C. Normal hemoglobin levels
D. Low platelet count
Correct Option: B. Elevated white blood cell count (WBC)
Rationale: Elevated WBC counts are often indicative of an infection as the body produces more
white blood cells to combat pathogens.
Question 2:
A patient with cancer is receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following findings would
indicate a risk for infection?
