ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nurse Exam Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
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 5
An EKG is necessary for assessing:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: EKG (A) evaluates heart electrical activity.
Question 3 of 5
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 4 of 5
Metabolic ketoacidosis may be diagnosed when the blood pH level goes over:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ketoacidosis (C) lowers pH <7.35; 7.45 is normal (question likely meant ‘below’).
Question 5 of 5
Which vein moves oxygenated blood from the lungs toward the left atrium of the heart?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pulmonary vein (A) carries oxygenated blood to the left atrium.