ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 9
A nurse discusses a patient's current medical concerns with her. At what point should the nurse ask the patient questions about her condition's severity?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diagnosis (D) assesses condition severity.
Question 2 of 9
A patient who experiences a drop in blood sugar may experience:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypoglycemia (A) causes confusion, irritability (mental status changes).
Question 3 of 9
Which of these tests is not necessary for a patient who may have a pulmonary embolism?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: X-ray (B) isn’t specific for PE diagnosis.
Question 4 of 9
A toxic megacolon develops due to the distention in the colon. This is caused by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All (D) can cause toxic megacolon via inflammation.
Question 5 of 9
What is responsible for the formation of Parkinson's disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Parkinson’s (D) involves Lewy body accumulation.
Question 6 of 9
What is an ideal ICP rating?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ideal ICP (A) is <20 mmHg; 15 is within normal range.
Question 7 of 9
A patient who has liver cancer is suffering from great discomfort. What should be prescribed to him or her?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vitamin K (B) helps manage bleeding tendencies in liver cancer.
Question 8 of 9
A patient has experienced a substantial amount of dizziness and has also fainted recently... What should be assessed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All (D) could contribute to syncope (e.g., hypoglycemia, hypotension).
Question 9 of 9
Which of the following is used to monitor intraocular pressure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tonometry (B) measures intraocular pressure, key for glaucoma.