ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient claims that he sat on a toilet seat previously used by an HIV patient. He says that he may have come into contact with the HIV patient's urine and is worried. What should the nurse tell him?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All (D) reassure: HIV isn’t transmitted via toilet seats, survives poorly outside, and isn’t in urine.
Question 2 of 5
A person who smokes has a blood pressure total of 135/80. What is the best course of action for this individual?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stopping tobacco (A) reduces BP and cardiovascular risk.
Question 3 of 5
What can happen in a patient's bloodstream after an injury?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Injury (B) triggers leukocytosis for healing.
Question 4 of 5
What type of vaccination can prevent genital warts from developing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HPV vaccine (B) prevents genital warts.
Question 5 of 5
A patient is experiencing a fever and neck stiffness. What is one possible condition that these could be symptoms of?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Meningitis (A) classically presents with fever and neck stiffness.