ATI TESTING LEVEL 2 PROCTORED EXAM
PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS NEW MODIFIED LATEST EXAM
TESTED AND APPROVED!!!
A nurse is planning care to prevent hospital-acquired methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection for a client who is
immunocompromised. Which of the following interventions should the nurse
include to prevent this antibiotic-resistant infection?
Initiate contact precautions for this client.
Bathe the client with chlorhexidine wipes.
Administer ceftaroline to the client as a prophylactic measure.
Avoid using alcohol-based hand sanitizers after caring for the client --
CORRECT ANSWER--Bathe the client with chlorhexidine wipes.
The nurse should bathe a client who is immunocompromised with chlorhexidine
wipes to decrease the risk of contracting hospital-acquired MRSA.
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,A nurse is assessing a client who has developed type 1 herpes simplex virus.
Which of the following images should the nurse identify as this type of viral
infection? --CORRECT ANSWER--Picture of lips.
Herpes simplex virus infection is a common viral infection in adults. The nurse
should identify that this image indicates the type 1 herpes simplex viral
infection because the infection causes a recurring cold sore.
A nurse is assessing a client who has Graves' disease. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
Somnolence
Cold intolerance
Exophthalmos
Dry, scaly skin --CORRECT ANSWER--Exophthalmos
The nurse should expect a client who has Graves' disease, an autoimmune form
of hyperthyroidism, to experience exophthalmos, which is protrusion of the
eyeballs.
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,A nurse is teaching an older adult client who has peripheral neuropathy about a
new prescription for duloxetine. Which of the following client statements
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"It might take several weeks to notice an improvement in my symptoms."
"I will need to take this medication on an empty stomach."
"I should take a daily ibuprofen for generalized aches."
"I will need to decrease my dietary sodium intake while taking this medication."
--CORRECT ANSWER--It might take several weeks to notice an improvement
in my symptoms."
The nurse should instruct the client that duloxetine can take several weeks to be
effective. This medication is an antidepressant that reduces the discomfort of
peripheral neuropathy.
A nurse is teaching a client who has scabies about a new prescription for
lindane lotion. Which of the following client statements indicates an
understanding of the treatment for this parasitic infection?
"I will apply the lotion once a day for 1 week."
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, "I will rub in the lotion thoroughly from my face to my toes."
"I will wash the lotion off 12 hours after I apply it."
"I should avoid bathing for 6 hours prior to applying the lotion." --CORRECT
ANSWER--"I will wash the lotion off 12 hours after I apply it."
The nurse should instruct the client to apply the lotion and leave it in place for 8
to 12 hr and then remove it by washing it off.
A nurse is planning care for a client who has renal calculi. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include to promote elimination of the
calculi?
Maintain bedrest until calculi are expelled.
Withhold thiazide diuretics.
Encourage intake of at least 3 L of fluid each day.
Collect all urine for 24 hr in a collection container. --CORRECT ANSWER--
Encourage intake of at least 3 L of fluid each day.
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PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS NEW MODIFIED LATEST EXAM
TESTED AND APPROVED!!!
A nurse is planning care to prevent hospital-acquired methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection for a client who is
immunocompromised. Which of the following interventions should the nurse
include to prevent this antibiotic-resistant infection?
Initiate contact precautions for this client.
Bathe the client with chlorhexidine wipes.
Administer ceftaroline to the client as a prophylactic measure.
Avoid using alcohol-based hand sanitizers after caring for the client --
CORRECT ANSWER--Bathe the client with chlorhexidine wipes.
The nurse should bathe a client who is immunocompromised with chlorhexidine
wipes to decrease the risk of contracting hospital-acquired MRSA.
Page 1 of 107
,A nurse is assessing a client who has developed type 1 herpes simplex virus.
Which of the following images should the nurse identify as this type of viral
infection? --CORRECT ANSWER--Picture of lips.
Herpes simplex virus infection is a common viral infection in adults. The nurse
should identify that this image indicates the type 1 herpes simplex viral
infection because the infection causes a recurring cold sore.
A nurse is assessing a client who has Graves' disease. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
Somnolence
Cold intolerance
Exophthalmos
Dry, scaly skin --CORRECT ANSWER--Exophthalmos
The nurse should expect a client who has Graves' disease, an autoimmune form
of hyperthyroidism, to experience exophthalmos, which is protrusion of the
eyeballs.
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,A nurse is teaching an older adult client who has peripheral neuropathy about a
new prescription for duloxetine. Which of the following client statements
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"It might take several weeks to notice an improvement in my symptoms."
"I will need to take this medication on an empty stomach."
"I should take a daily ibuprofen for generalized aches."
"I will need to decrease my dietary sodium intake while taking this medication."
--CORRECT ANSWER--It might take several weeks to notice an improvement
in my symptoms."
The nurse should instruct the client that duloxetine can take several weeks to be
effective. This medication is an antidepressant that reduces the discomfort of
peripheral neuropathy.
A nurse is teaching a client who has scabies about a new prescription for
lindane lotion. Which of the following client statements indicates an
understanding of the treatment for this parasitic infection?
"I will apply the lotion once a day for 1 week."
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, "I will rub in the lotion thoroughly from my face to my toes."
"I will wash the lotion off 12 hours after I apply it."
"I should avoid bathing for 6 hours prior to applying the lotion." --CORRECT
ANSWER--"I will wash the lotion off 12 hours after I apply it."
The nurse should instruct the client to apply the lotion and leave it in place for 8
to 12 hr and then remove it by washing it off.
A nurse is planning care for a client who has renal calculi. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include to promote elimination of the
calculi?
Maintain bedrest until calculi are expelled.
Withhold thiazide diuretics.
Encourage intake of at least 3 L of fluid each day.
Collect all urine for 24 hr in a collection container. --CORRECT ANSWER--
Encourage intake of at least 3 L of fluid each day.
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