ATI ALTERATIONS IN IMMUNITY AND INFLAMMATORY FUNCTION ASSESSMENT EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE | 2026/2027
Prolonged Contact - ANS ✔✔A nurse is educating college students at a clinic regarding the risks
of contracting meningitis. Which of the following factors should the nurse explain is most
responsible for transmitting bacterial meningitis infection in college-age students?
Facial Pressure - ANS ✔✔A clinic nurse is performing an assessment on a client. Which of the
following assessment findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing acute
sinusitis? *
Recently having a cold - ANS ✔✔A nurse is providing education to a client about acute sinusitis
infection. Which of the following risk factors should the nurse explain may be the cause of their
sinusitis?
Antinuclear antibody (ANA) assay - ANS ✔✔A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who
reports having a butterfly-shaped facial rash, fatigue, and recent hair loss. Which laboratory
testing should the nurse anticipate the healthcare provider ordering to assist with a diagnosis?
"Antibiotics used to treat AMR may have more serious adverse effects." - ANS ✔✔A nurse is
providing education to a client regarding antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
A client with a history of diabetes - ANS ✔✔A nurse at a clinic is providing care to multiple
clients with seasonal influenza infections. Which of the following clients is at increased risk for
developing severe health complications?
Lumbar Puncture - ANS ✔✔A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is experiencing fever,
stiff neck, and photosensitivity. Which of the following diagnostic tests should the nurse
anticipate being prescribed by the health care provider? *
, Fear of social stigma - ANS ✔✔A nurse is providing care to a newly diagnosed HIV-positive
client. Which of the following barriers to care should the nurse address with the client? *
Disinfect surfaces frequently - ANS ✔✔A nurse is preparing a presentation about decreasing the
spread of influenza to a group of clients at a community center. Which of the following
recommendations should the nurse encourage clients to follow during flu season? *
Avoid walking outside barefoot - ANS ✔✔A nurse is providing education to a client who has
experienced wheezing after an insect bite. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse include to prevent future reactions?
Compromised alveolar function in the lungs - ANS ✔✔A nurse is caring for a client who is
hospitalized with influenza. Which of the following cues related to influenza should the nurse be
most concerned about? *
Not taking the entire prescribed course of an antibiotic - ANS ✔✔A nurse is educating clients
and family members in a nursing care facility about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in drugs.
Which of the following actions should the nurse identify can contribute to AMR in pathogens? *
"Viruses require a host to become active." - ANS ✔✔A nurse is teaching a client the difference
between a bacterium and a virus. Which of the following statements by the nurse would be
correct? *
Tissue surrounding the brain
Meninges: (layer of membranous tissues surrounding the brain) - ANS ✔✔A nurse is assisting in
the care of a pediatric client who has meningitis. Which of the following body structures should
the nurse expect to be affected by the associated inflammation? *
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE | 2026/2027
Prolonged Contact - ANS ✔✔A nurse is educating college students at a clinic regarding the risks
of contracting meningitis. Which of the following factors should the nurse explain is most
responsible for transmitting bacterial meningitis infection in college-age students?
Facial Pressure - ANS ✔✔A clinic nurse is performing an assessment on a client. Which of the
following assessment findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing acute
sinusitis? *
Recently having a cold - ANS ✔✔A nurse is providing education to a client about acute sinusitis
infection. Which of the following risk factors should the nurse explain may be the cause of their
sinusitis?
Antinuclear antibody (ANA) assay - ANS ✔✔A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who
reports having a butterfly-shaped facial rash, fatigue, and recent hair loss. Which laboratory
testing should the nurse anticipate the healthcare provider ordering to assist with a diagnosis?
"Antibiotics used to treat AMR may have more serious adverse effects." - ANS ✔✔A nurse is
providing education to a client regarding antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Which of the following
statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
A client with a history of diabetes - ANS ✔✔A nurse at a clinic is providing care to multiple
clients with seasonal influenza infections. Which of the following clients is at increased risk for
developing severe health complications?
Lumbar Puncture - ANS ✔✔A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is experiencing fever,
stiff neck, and photosensitivity. Which of the following diagnostic tests should the nurse
anticipate being prescribed by the health care provider? *
, Fear of social stigma - ANS ✔✔A nurse is providing care to a newly diagnosed HIV-positive
client. Which of the following barriers to care should the nurse address with the client? *
Disinfect surfaces frequently - ANS ✔✔A nurse is preparing a presentation about decreasing the
spread of influenza to a group of clients at a community center. Which of the following
recommendations should the nurse encourage clients to follow during flu season? *
Avoid walking outside barefoot - ANS ✔✔A nurse is providing education to a client who has
experienced wheezing after an insect bite. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse include to prevent future reactions?
Compromised alveolar function in the lungs - ANS ✔✔A nurse is caring for a client who is
hospitalized with influenza. Which of the following cues related to influenza should the nurse be
most concerned about? *
Not taking the entire prescribed course of an antibiotic - ANS ✔✔A nurse is educating clients
and family members in a nursing care facility about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in drugs.
Which of the following actions should the nurse identify can contribute to AMR in pathogens? *
"Viruses require a host to become active." - ANS ✔✔A nurse is teaching a client the difference
between a bacterium and a virus. Which of the following statements by the nurse would be
correct? *
Tissue surrounding the brain
Meninges: (layer of membranous tissues surrounding the brain) - ANS ✔✔A nurse is assisting in
the care of a pediatric client who has meningitis. Which of the following body structures should
the nurse expect to be affected by the associated inflammation? *
