ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nurse Exam Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is correct advice to give a patient taking warfarin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Warfarin (
A) is often taken in the evening for consistent monitoring.
Question 2 of 5
Maslow's hierarchy states that before a patient can heal, that person must have:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Security (
A) (safety) is foundational for healing per Maslow.
Question 3 of 5
A patient is threatening to commit suicide. What should a nurse not do in response to this verbalized threat?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Not reporting (
C) violates duty to protect; suicidal threats override confidentiality.
Question 4 of 5
Priapism may result from:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cocaine (
A) can cause priapism via vasoconstriction.
Question 5 of 5
What scan may help with identifying a case of appendicitis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All (
D) (ultrasound, CT, MRI) can diagnose appendicitis, with CT being most common.