ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Exam Sample Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is a symptom of Sjogren's syndrome?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sjogren’s (
D) causes dry eyes, mouth, and can affect swallowing.
Question 2 of 5
What should be done if a patient cannot swallow an aspirin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Crushing (
A) allows administration if swallowing fails.
Question 3 of 5
What should happen when the Q wave appears on an ECG readout?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Q wave (
B) is a downward deflection post-P wave.
Question 4 of 5
A patient claims to have AIDS, but that person has never been checked for the condition. What test should be used to confirm the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Western blot (
B) confirms HIV (leading to AIDS) after an ELISA screen.
Question 5 of 5
Which is not one of the segments in the spinal cord?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The spinal cord segments are cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral. 'Fragmental' (
C) is not a recognized segment, making it the correct answer.