questions and answers
A nurse is caring for a client who has a WBC count of 20,000/mm3.
The nurse should conclude that the client has which of the
following?
A. Neutropenia
B. Leukocytosis
C. Left Shift
D. Leukopenia -
correct answer ✅B: Leukocytosis is a WBC count greater than
10,000/mm3
A nurse is reviewing the lab findings of a client who has measles.
The nurse should expect to find an increase in which of the
following types of WBCs?
A. Neutrophils
B. Basophils
C. Lymphocytes
D. Eosinophils -
correct answer ✅C: Lymphocytes increase with viral infections
(measles, mumps, mononucleosis)
,Med Surg Exam 2 Kahoot & ATI practice
questions and answers
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?
A. Cleanse the client's skin with povidone-iodine
B. Ask the client about previous reactions to allergens
C. Ask the client about medications taken over the past several days
D. Inform the client to expect itching at one site
E. Obtain emergency resuscitation equipment -
correct answer ✅B: Ask the client about any previous reactions to
allergens, which could indicate an increased risk of an anaphylactic
reaction
C: Ask the client about medications taken over the past several
days. Antihistamine and corticosteroids can suppress reactions
D: Histamine will be applied at a control site, so the client will
probably have itching at the site
E: Emergency equipment should be available, even if the client
denies previous anaphylactic reaction
, Med Surg Exam 2 Kahoot & ATI practice
questions and answers
A nurse is preparing to administer an IM injection of immune
globulin to a client who has been exposed to hepatitis A. Which of
the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?
A. "This medication offers permanent immunity to hepatitis A"
B. "This medication involves three injections over several months"
C. "This medication provides you with an immune response more
quickly than your body can produce it."
D. "This medication contains an attenuated virus to help your body
create antibodies." -
correct answer ✅C: This medication produces passive-artificial
immunity and contains antibodies to help protect against hepatitis
A for several weeks of months
A nurse is preparing to administer a varicella immunization to a
client. Which of the following questions by the nurse is
appropriate?
A. "Are you allergic to eggs?"
B. "Are you allergic to baker's yeast?"
C. "Are you pregnant?"