ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A Mantoux test can identify:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Mantoux test (D) screens for tuberculosis via a skin reaction to PPD.
Question 2 of 5
What position should a patient with ascites be placed in?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fowler’s (A) (semi-sitting) eases breathing in ascites by reducing abdominal pressure.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following may be used to diagnose osteomyelitis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: MRI (A) is highly sensitive for detecting osteomyelitis in bone/soft tissue.
Question 4 of 5
Heliox is a mixture of helium and oxygen that relieves airway obstructions. What is the ideal mixture of helium and oxygen?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 80/20 (A) (80% helium, 20% oxygen) is the standard heliox mix for airway relief.
Question 5 of 5
What can trigger a thrombus?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Amniotic fluid (B) can trigger an amniotic fluid embolism, leading to thrombus.