ATI Med-Surg Exam with question and
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A nurse is caring for a client who has a WBC count of 20,000/mm3. Which of the following WBC
abnormalities is consistent with the findings?
A. Neutropenia
B. Leukocytosis
C. Left shift
D. Leukopenia - B. Leukocytosis (WBC count greater than 10,000/mm3 , which indicate
inflammation or infection.)
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who has measles. The nurse should
expect an increase in which of the following types of WBCs?
A. Neutrophils
B. Basophils
C. Lymphocytes
D. Eosinophils - C. Lymphocytes (increase with viral infections, such as measles, mumps, and
mononucleosis.)
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? (Select all that apply.)
A. Cleanse the pt skin with povidone-iodine.
answer 100%correct
A nurse is caring for a client who has a WBC count of 20,000/mm3. Which of the following WBC
abnormalities is consistent with the findings?
A. Neutropenia
B. Leukocytosis
C. Left shift
D. Leukopenia - B. Leukocytosis (WBC count greater than 10,000/mm3 , which indicate
inflammation or infection.)
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who has measles. The nurse should
expect an increase in which of the following types of WBCs?
A. Neutrophils
B. Basophils
C. Lymphocytes
D. Eosinophils - C. Lymphocytes (increase with viral infections, such as measles, mumps, and
mononucleosis.)
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? (Select all that apply.)
A. Cleanse the pt skin with povidone-iodine.