ATI Med-Surg Exam #2 Detailed Questions and
Verified Answers 2026
A nurse is caring for a client who has a WBC count of 20,000/mm3. Which of the following
WBC abnormalities is consistent with the findings?
A. Neutropenia
B. Leukocytosis
C. Left shift
D. Leukopenia - Correct Answers B. Leukocytosis (WBC count greater than 10,000/mm3 ,
which indicate inflammation or infection.)
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who has measles. The nurse should
expect an increase in which of the following types of WBCs?
A. Neutrophils
B. Basophils
C. Lymphocytes
D. Eosinophils - Correct Answers C. Lymphocytes (increase with viral infections, such as
measles, mumps, and mononucleosis.)
A nurse is preparing to administer a scratch test to a client who has possible food and
environmental allergies. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform prior to the
procedure? (Select all that apply.)
A. Cleanse the pt skin with povidone-iodine.
Verified Answers 2026
A nurse is caring for a client who has a WBC count of 20,000/mm3. Which of the following
WBC abnormalities is consistent with the findings?
A. Neutropenia
B. Leukocytosis
C. Left shift
D. Leukopenia - Correct Answers B. Leukocytosis (WBC count greater than 10,000/mm3 ,
which indicate inflammation or infection.)
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who has measles. The nurse should
expect an increase in which of the following types of WBCs?
A. Neutrophils
B. Basophils
C. Lymphocytes
D. Eosinophils - Correct Answers C. Lymphocytes (increase with viral infections, such as
measles, mumps, and mononucleosis.)
A nurse is preparing to administer a scratch test to a client who has possible food and
environmental allergies. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform prior to the
procedure? (Select all that apply.)
A. Cleanse the pt skin with povidone-iodine.
