ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
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 5
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 3 of 5
What does aspirin do when administered for an acute myocardial infarction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aspirin (B) inhibits platelet aggregation, preventing clot growth.
Question 4 of 5
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 5 of 5
When the pancreas is healthy and produces insulin, how does this affect a diabetic's condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In diabetes (B), insulin resistance or deficiency persists despite production.