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ATI RN 3.0 Medical-Surgical Immune and Infectious Exam
includes 150 accurate and verified questions covering
immune system disorders, autoimmune diseases, infection
control, communicable diseases, isolation precautions, and
nursing interventions related to HIV/AIDS, hepatitis,
tuberculosis, and sepsis.
a nurse is teaching a client who was recently diagnosed with
Raynaud's disease about preventing the onset of manifestations.
which of the following statements by the client indicates an
understanding of the teaching
a. i should limit my exposure to sunlight
b. i should avoid drinking alcohol
c. i should not smoke
d. i should limit of intake of foods that are high in purinesc -
ANSWER-i should not smoke
a nurse is caring for a client who is concerned about the
possibility of contracting lyme disease after receiving a tick bite.
for which of the following early manifestations of lyme disease
should the nurse assess the client
a. diffuse maculopapular rash
b. dyspnea
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c. double vision
d. progressive circular rash - ANSWER-progressive circular rash
a nurse is teaching a client with systemic lupus erythematosus
who has a new prescription for prednisone. the nurse should
instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse
effects of this medication
a. hypoglycemia
b. tendinitis
c. infection
d. weight loss - ANSWER-infection
a nurse is planning care for a client who has AIDS and has
developed stomatitis. which of the following interventions
should the nurse include in the plan of care
a. rinse the mouth with chlorhexidine solution every 2 hr
b. limit fluid intake with meal
c. provide oral hygiene with a firm-bristled toothbrush after each
meal
d. avoid salty foods - ANSWER-avoid salty foods
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a nurse is teaching a female client with a new diagnosis of
systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) about factors that can
trigger an exacerbations of SLE. the nurse should determine that
the client requires further teaching if she identifies which of the
following as an exacerbation factor
a. exercise
b. pregnancy
c. infection
d. sunlight - ANSWER-exercise
a nurse is teaching a client who has genital herpes about self-
management. which of the following instructions should the
nurse include in the teaching
a. use an alcohol-based soap to clean lesions
b. wear a condom during sexual activity when leisions are
present
c. take sitz bath once per day
d. apply a warm compress to the lesions - ANSWER-apply a
warm compress to the lesions
a nurse is caring for a male client who reports a thick urethral
discharge. which of the following actions should the nurse take
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a. contact the client sexual partners
b. obtain a urethral specimen for culture
c. prepare to administer penicillin to the client
d. obtain blood for a rapid plasma reagin test - ANSWER-obtain
a urethral specimen for culture
a nurse is assessing a client who has an exacerbation of herpes
zoster. which of the following manifestations of the client skin
should the nurse expect
a. confluent, honey-colored, crusted lesions
b. a large, tender nodule located on a hair follicle
c. unilateral, localized nodular skin lesions
d. a fluid-filled vesicular rash in the genital region - ANSWER-
unilateral localized nodular skin lesions
a nurse health nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving
chemotherapy and has neutropenia. which of the following
foods should the nurse include in the client's plan of care
a. soft-boiled egg
b. brie cheese made with unpasteurized milk
c. cold deli-meat sandwiches
d. baked chicken - ANSWER-baked chicken
ATI RN 3.0 Medical-Surgical Immune and Infectious Exam
includes 150 accurate and verified questions covering
immune system disorders, autoimmune diseases, infection
control, communicable diseases, isolation precautions, and
nursing interventions related to HIV/AIDS, hepatitis,
tuberculosis, and sepsis.
a nurse is teaching a client who was recently diagnosed with
Raynaud's disease about preventing the onset of manifestations.
which of the following statements by the client indicates an
understanding of the teaching
a. i should limit my exposure to sunlight
b. i should avoid drinking alcohol
c. i should not smoke
d. i should limit of intake of foods that are high in purinesc -
ANSWER-i should not smoke
a nurse is caring for a client who is concerned about the
possibility of contracting lyme disease after receiving a tick bite.
for which of the following early manifestations of lyme disease
should the nurse assess the client
a. diffuse maculopapular rash
b. dyspnea
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c. double vision
d. progressive circular rash - ANSWER-progressive circular rash
a nurse is teaching a client with systemic lupus erythematosus
who has a new prescription for prednisone. the nurse should
instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse
effects of this medication
a. hypoglycemia
b. tendinitis
c. infection
d. weight loss - ANSWER-infection
a nurse is planning care for a client who has AIDS and has
developed stomatitis. which of the following interventions
should the nurse include in the plan of care
a. rinse the mouth with chlorhexidine solution every 2 hr
b. limit fluid intake with meal
c. provide oral hygiene with a firm-bristled toothbrush after each
meal
d. avoid salty foods - ANSWER-avoid salty foods
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a nurse is teaching a female client with a new diagnosis of
systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) about factors that can
trigger an exacerbations of SLE. the nurse should determine that
the client requires further teaching if she identifies which of the
following as an exacerbation factor
a. exercise
b. pregnancy
c. infection
d. sunlight - ANSWER-exercise
a nurse is teaching a client who has genital herpes about self-
management. which of the following instructions should the
nurse include in the teaching
a. use an alcohol-based soap to clean lesions
b. wear a condom during sexual activity when leisions are
present
c. take sitz bath once per day
d. apply a warm compress to the lesions - ANSWER-apply a
warm compress to the lesions
a nurse is caring for a male client who reports a thick urethral
discharge. which of the following actions should the nurse take
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a. contact the client sexual partners
b. obtain a urethral specimen for culture
c. prepare to administer penicillin to the client
d. obtain blood for a rapid plasma reagin test - ANSWER-obtain
a urethral specimen for culture
a nurse is assessing a client who has an exacerbation of herpes
zoster. which of the following manifestations of the client skin
should the nurse expect
a. confluent, honey-colored, crusted lesions
b. a large, tender nodule located on a hair follicle
c. unilateral, localized nodular skin lesions
d. a fluid-filled vesicular rash in the genital region - ANSWER-
unilateral localized nodular skin lesions
a nurse health nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving
chemotherapy and has neutropenia. which of the following
foods should the nurse include in the client's plan of care
a. soft-boiled egg
b. brie cheese made with unpasteurized milk
c. cold deli-meat sandwiches
d. baked chicken - ANSWER-baked chicken
