ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient has been experiencing mood swings including depression and euphoria. Which of the following is the patient suffering from?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bipolar disorder (C) is characterized by mood swings between depression and mania/hypomania (euphoria). Anxiety (A) involves worry, and schizophrenia (B) features psychosis, not euphoria. D is incorrect as only C matches.
Question 2 of 5
Reynolds' pentad is triggered by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reynolds’ pentad (A) includes hypotension as a sign of severe cholangitis.
Question 3 of 5
Calorimetry can identify:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calorimetry (D) measures heat production, often for metabolic rate assessment.
Question 4 of 5
Cushing disease may be caused by all but the following:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hyperglycemia (D) is a symptom, not a cause, of Cushing disease.
Question 5 of 5
Prior to performing surgery on a patient for a bowel obstruction, which of the following is an appropriate step to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acquiring consent (B) is a critical preoperative step for any surgery.