ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
A patient is experiencing a fever and neck stiffness. What is one possible condition that these could be symptoms of?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Meningitis (A) classically presents with fever and neck stiffness.
Question 2 of 9
A patient who frequently experiences acid reflux should avoid:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wine (A) exacerbates reflux due to acidity.
Question 3 of 9
A patient who has anxiety states that he is claustrophobic and would struggle with an MRI. What medication can help relieve a patient's worry prior to the MRI?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lorazepam (A) (benzo) reduces anxiety for MRI.
Question 4 of 9
What part of the artery includes the smooth muscle fibers?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tunica media (B) contains smooth muscle in arteries.
Question 5 of 9
How can NSAIDs impact the stomach?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: NSAIDs (B) erode the gastric mucosa, risking ulcers.
Question 6 of 9
Which is not an actual type of blood?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: AO negative (C) isn’t a blood type; A, B, AB, O with Rh factor are standard.
Question 7 of 9
A Mantoux test can identify:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Mantoux test (D) screens for tuberculosis via a skin reaction to PPD.
Question 8 of 9
How long does it take for the effects of a spinal cord injury to be fully evident?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: SCI effects (B) may fully manifest in 24–48 hours due to swelling.
Question 9 of 9
Who is at the greatest risk of harm from Rhesus disease?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fetus (B) risks hemolysis from Rh incompatibility.