ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Question Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient has been given the wrong medication for a treatment. The patient has dementia and does not understand the apology a medical professional offers. What should a nurse not do in this situation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding discussion (D) neglects transparency and patient safety protocols.
Question 2 of 5
What medications should be administered to a person who has had his or her spleen removed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prophylactic antibiotics (A) prevent infections post-splenectomy.
Question 3 of 5
A Pap smear collects cells from the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pap smear (B) samples cervical cells for cancer screening.
Question 4 of 5
What does the Apgar test state that a newborn baby should have after birth?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Apgar (A) scores a pink color as healthy oxygenation.
Question 5 of 5
What occurs first during a migraine headache?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prodrome (A) is the earliest migraine phase (e.g., mood changes).