ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Question Bank Questions
Question 1 of 9
A form of pneumothorax that occurs in a patient who has never experienced the condition before is known as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Spontaneous pneumothorax (C) occurs without prior trauma.
Question 2 of 9
When a patient on medication becomes lethargic, this may be problematic because:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lethargy (A) hinders medication adherence.
Question 3 of 9
What test is appropriate for diagnosing whether a patient has diabetes mellitus?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: HbA1c (C) assesses long-term glucose control, key for diabetes diagnosis.
Question 4 of 9
Hypemic hypoxia occurs when:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypemic hypoxia (A) occurs when blood’s oxygen-carrying capacity is reduced (e.g., anemia, carbon monoxide poisoning). B is nonsensical, and C/D relate to circulation, not oxygen transport.
Question 5 of 9
A boric acid capsule may be inserted into the vagina to control the bacteria that triggers a vaginal yeast infection. Is it safe for a patient to orally consume a boric acid capsule?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Boric acid (B) is toxic if ingested orally.
Question 6 of 9
A patient has a blood pressure total of 160/105. What should be done for this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CCBs (C) treat hypertension (160/105 is stage 2).
Question 7 of 9
What can cause a bone to become infected?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Osteomyelitis (bone infection) can result from fractures (A), hematogenous spread (B), or surgical procedures (C). Thus, D (all of the above) is correct.
Question 8 of 9
What is the most prominent feature of a petit mal seizure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Petit mal (absence) seizures (A) last seconds.
Question 9 of 9
What is an appropriate treatment for scabies?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hot water washing (D) kills scabies mites on clothes.