ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Important Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
A patient has an intracerebral hemorrhage. There is some edema building up around the brain. What IV fluid may be administered as part of treatment for the condition?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Saline (C) (hypertonic) reduces cerebral edema by drawing fluid out.
Question 2 of 9
A patient is in a hospital, and his family members are there. The only orders entail admitting the patient to the surgical unit and performing tests as needed. The patient starts to have a seizure. What should a nurse not do?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bolus (A) isn’t standard without orders during a seizure.
Question 3 of 9
When examining the SA node, what should a nurse look for when diagnosing sinus bradycardia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sinus bradycardia (C) is a slow rate (<60 bpm) from the SA node.
Question 4 of 9
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 9
What can be said about chlamydia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chlamydia (A) is treatable with antibiotics (e.g., azithromycin).
Question 6 of 9
What makes a hemorrhagic stroke different from an ischemic stroke?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hemorrhagic stroke (C) involves vessel rupture, unlike ischemic (clot).
Question 7 of 9
A patient has an intracerebral hemorrhage. There is some edema building up around the brain. What IV fluid may be administered as part of treatment for the condition?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Saline (C) (hypertonic) reduces cerebral edema by drawing fluid out.
Question 8 of 9
A patient has ascites. What is a sign of ascites?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ascites (B) is fluid accumulation in the peritoneal cavity, often due to low plasma albumin reducing oncotic pressure, causing fluid leakage.
Question 9 of 9
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.