ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Exam Sample Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient experienced a PE. The patient needed a blood transfusion but received the wrong blood type. What may be noted in the patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wrong blood type (B) causes a transfusion reaction (e.g., hemolysis).
Question 2 of 5
A patient with bipolar disorder should be prescribed:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lexapro (A) (SSRI) can stabilize mood in bipolar (with mood stabilizers).
Question 3 of 5
Is it safe to do a finger sweep if a patient is choking?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Finger sweep (B) risks pushing the obstruction deeper.
Question 4 of 5
How long should diarrhea last in an average patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diarrhea duration (D) varies widely by cause.
Question 5 of 5
Who is more likely to experience a foreign body in the digestive system?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Children (A) and mental disorder patients (B) (D) often swallow objects.