ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Important Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
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 2 of 5
What can be said about chlamydia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chlamydia (A) is treatable with antibiotics (e.g., azithromycin).
Question 3 of 5
A patient requires intracranial surgery. When should antibiotics be prescribed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prophylactic antibiotics (A) are given before surgery to prevent infection.
Question 4 of 5
Is it appropriate to provide a person who is grieving after a family member's death with antidepressants?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antidepressants (C) depend on grief severity (e.g., if it becomes depression).
Question 5 of 5
What can a complete blood count test identify in sickle cell anemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CBC (C) shows abnormal RBCs in sickle cell.