ATI: Navigating Immunity & Inflammation in
Infectious Disease Nursing 2025
1. If a nurse is educating a client with a history of knee injuries about
osteoarthritis, what preventive measure should the nurse emphasize?
Using pain medications without consulting a doctor
Maintaining a healthy weight to reduce stress on the joints
Increasing high-impact exercises to strengthen the knee
Ignoring joint pain as a normal part of aging
2. Why is compromised alveolar function a critical concern for nurses
caring for clients with influenza?
Compromised alveolar function can lead to impaired gas
exchange and respiratory distress.
It is a sign of effective immune response.
It suggests a viral infection is resolving.
It indicates a need for increased fluid intake.
3. What is a potential consequence of using antibiotics to treat antimicrobial
resistance (AMR)?
They may have more serious side effects
They can be taken with any medication
They do not require a prescription
They are always effective
4. Which disorder would the nurse suspect in a client who reports hair loss,
joint pain, and a facial rash and has a medical record showing the
presence of a butterfly rash?
,RA
, SLE
Scleroderma
Angioedema
5. Describe how CD4-T-cell count influences the management of patients
with HIV regarding opportunistic infections.
CD4-T-cell count does not influence the management of HIV
patients.
Patients with any CD4-T-cell count are equally at risk for
opportunistic infections.
A lower CD4-T-cell count indicates a higher risk for
opportunistic infections, necessitating closer monitoring and
preventive measures.
A higher CD4-T-cell count means patients can ignore preventive
measures for infections.
6. Describe how the activation of drug efflux pumps contributes to
antibiotic resistance in pathogens.
The activation of drug efflux pumps allows pathogens to
actively transport antibiotics out of the cell, reducing the drug's
effectiveness.
The activation of drug efflux pumps increases the permeability of
the cell wall, allowing more antibiotics to enter.
The activation of drug efflux pumps enhances the binding of
antibiotics to their targets.
The activation of drug efflux pumps alters the structure of
antibiotics, making them ineffective.
7. Which is the priority nursing assessment for the nurse caring for someone
experiencing an anaphylactic reaction?
, A full head-to-toe assessment
Monitoring respiratory status
Assessing skin for a rash
Assessing bowel sounds
8. An older adult is prescribed antibiotics for a respiratory infection. What
nursing action is essential in preventing the development of antibiotic-
resistant infections?
Skipping doses to reduce the risk of side effects
Administering the antibiotics as prescribed
Encouraging the patient to stop the antibiotics when symptoms
improve
Using a broad-spectrum antibiotic to ensure complete coverage
9. If a nurse discovers that a client with a history of stomach ulcers has been
taking NSAIDs for pain management, what should be the nurse's
immediate action?
Advise the client to stop taking NSAIDs immediately without
further assessment.
Increase the dosage of NSAIDs for better pain control.
Assess the client for signs of gastrointestinal distress or
bleeding.
Refer the client to a specialist without conducting an assessment.
10. If a client with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) reports increased
fatigue and a rash after spending a day outdoors, what nursing
intervention should be prioritized?
Recommend a high-protein diet to improve energy levels.
Suggest increasing physical activity to combat fatigue.
Infectious Disease Nursing 2025
1. If a nurse is educating a client with a history of knee injuries about
osteoarthritis, what preventive measure should the nurse emphasize?
Using pain medications without consulting a doctor
Maintaining a healthy weight to reduce stress on the joints
Increasing high-impact exercises to strengthen the knee
Ignoring joint pain as a normal part of aging
2. Why is compromised alveolar function a critical concern for nurses
caring for clients with influenza?
Compromised alveolar function can lead to impaired gas
exchange and respiratory distress.
It is a sign of effective immune response.
It suggests a viral infection is resolving.
It indicates a need for increased fluid intake.
3. What is a potential consequence of using antibiotics to treat antimicrobial
resistance (AMR)?
They may have more serious side effects
They can be taken with any medication
They do not require a prescription
They are always effective
4. Which disorder would the nurse suspect in a client who reports hair loss,
joint pain, and a facial rash and has a medical record showing the
presence of a butterfly rash?
,RA
, SLE
Scleroderma
Angioedema
5. Describe how CD4-T-cell count influences the management of patients
with HIV regarding opportunistic infections.
CD4-T-cell count does not influence the management of HIV
patients.
Patients with any CD4-T-cell count are equally at risk for
opportunistic infections.
A lower CD4-T-cell count indicates a higher risk for
opportunistic infections, necessitating closer monitoring and
preventive measures.
A higher CD4-T-cell count means patients can ignore preventive
measures for infections.
6. Describe how the activation of drug efflux pumps contributes to
antibiotic resistance in pathogens.
The activation of drug efflux pumps allows pathogens to
actively transport antibiotics out of the cell, reducing the drug's
effectiveness.
The activation of drug efflux pumps increases the permeability of
the cell wall, allowing more antibiotics to enter.
The activation of drug efflux pumps enhances the binding of
antibiotics to their targets.
The activation of drug efflux pumps alters the structure of
antibiotics, making them ineffective.
7. Which is the priority nursing assessment for the nurse caring for someone
experiencing an anaphylactic reaction?
, A full head-to-toe assessment
Monitoring respiratory status
Assessing skin for a rash
Assessing bowel sounds
8. An older adult is prescribed antibiotics for a respiratory infection. What
nursing action is essential in preventing the development of antibiotic-
resistant infections?
Skipping doses to reduce the risk of side effects
Administering the antibiotics as prescribed
Encouraging the patient to stop the antibiotics when symptoms
improve
Using a broad-spectrum antibiotic to ensure complete coverage
9. If a nurse discovers that a client with a history of stomach ulcers has been
taking NSAIDs for pain management, what should be the nurse's
immediate action?
Advise the client to stop taking NSAIDs immediately without
further assessment.
Increase the dosage of NSAIDs for better pain control.
Assess the client for signs of gastrointestinal distress or
bleeding.
Refer the client to a specialist without conducting an assessment.
10. If a client with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) reports increased
fatigue and a rash after spending a day outdoors, what nursing
intervention should be prioritized?
Recommend a high-protein diet to improve energy levels.
Suggest increasing physical activity to combat fatigue.
