ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nurse Exam Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
A patient has sickle cell disease. Which of the following is a correct statement based on his or her medical condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sickle cell disease (B) reduces nitric oxide, impairing vasodilation.
Question 2 of 9
How high must a patient's systolic blood pressure be in order to be considered a hypertensive crisis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Systolic >180 mmHg (C) defines hypertensive crisis.
Question 3 of 9
A patient is threatening to commit suicide. What should a nurse not do in response to this verbalized threat?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Not reporting (C) violates duty to protect; suicidal threats override confidentiality.
Question 4 of 9
Maslow's hierarchy states that before a patient can heal, that person must have:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Security (A) (safety) is foundational for healing per Maslow.
Question 5 of 9
A patient with GERD should be placed in what position in the bed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Semi-Fowler’s (D) (30° elevation) reduces GERD by keeping acid down.
Question 6 of 9
Which of the following can be used to treat hydrocephaly?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A shunt (B) drains excess CSF in hydrocephalus.
Question 7 of 9
Which of the following is correct advice to give a patient taking warfarin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Warfarin (A) is often taken in the evening for consistent monitoring.
Question 8 of 9
Which of the following is true about Alzheimer's medications?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Alzheimer’s meds (D) work best early to slow progression.
Question 9 of 9
A patient with a magnesium deficiency may experience this condition alongside hypomagnesemia:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypokalemia (D) often co-occurs with hypomagnesemia.