ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient has been prescribed morphine for pain relief. Which of the following is true about what he or she should do with the medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding alcohol (C) is critical with morphine due to increased sedation and respiratory depression risks. A, D are good practices, but C is a key safety concern.
Question 2 of 5
A Mantoux test can identify:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Mantoux test (D) screens for tuberculosis via a skin reaction to PPD.
Question 3 of 5
Thalassemia major can be treated by all of the following things except:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lumbar puncture (A) is unrelated to thalassemia treatment; B, C, D manage anemia and iron overload.
Question 4 of 5
What position should a patient with ascites be placed in?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fowler’s (A) (semi-sitting) eases breathing in ascites by reducing abdominal pressure.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following may be used to diagnose osteomyelitis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: MRI (A) is highly sensitive for detecting osteomyelitis in bone/soft tissue.