ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Important Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient being treated for pancreatitis should be monitored for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ARDS (B) is a severe pancreatitis complication due to systemic inflammation.
Question 2 of 5
What is the greatest concern when it comes to a patient's white blood cell count?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An unusually high WBC count (C) may indicate infection or leukemia.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following foreign bodies may be swallowed by an adult?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All (D) can be accidentally swallowed by adults.
Question 4 of 5
What is the greatest risk that occurs when any bodily organ is enlarged?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rupture (B) is the most severe risk of organ enlargement.
Question 5 of 5
How long can it take for a kidney stone to pass on its own? This is based on an average-sized kidney stone around 5 mm in size.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 5 mm stone (C) may take up to 30 days to pass.