ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
Where is osteomyelitis more likely to occur?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Osteomyelitis is more common in the long bones of the legs (
B), especially in children or after trauma/surgery, due to blood supply and exposure risks.
Question 2 of 5
A patient is having a hard time lifting his or her foot following a significant brain injury. Which of the following procedures can help this patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An orthopedic brace (
D) supports foot drop (weak dorsiflexion) post-brain injury by stabilizing the ankle.
Question 3 of 5
What is the purpose of Zofran?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Zofran (ondansetron) (
A) is an antiemetic that prevents nausea/vomiting.
Question 4 of 5
A patient may be diagnosed as having diabetes if that patient has a fasting blood glucose total of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fasting glucose >126 mg/dL (
B) confirms diabetes per ADA guidelines.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is used to monitor intraocular pressure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Tonometry (
B) measures intraocular pressure, key for glaucoma.