ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Question Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient has a blood pressure total of 160/105. What should be done for this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CCBs (C) treat hypertension (160/105 is stage 2).
Question 2 of 5
What is the most prominent feature of a petit mal seizure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Petit mal (absence) seizures (A) last seconds.
Question 3 of 5
A patient who underwent an appendectomy has been experiencing vomiting and is having difficulty moving his bowels. This patient may have:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ileus (C) is common post-surgery, causing vomiting and bowel issues.
Question 4 of 5
When a patient on medication becomes lethargic, this may be problematic because:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lethargy (A) hinders medication adherence.
Question 5 of 5
At what age should a patient have his/her first colonoscopy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 50 (B) is the standard age for first colonoscopy screening.