ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
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 5
How is an appendectomy performed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An appendectomy can be performed laparoscopically (A) or via an open incision (B), depending on the case. Ultrasonic waves (C) are not used for this surgery. Since both A and B are valid, D is correct.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A patient is asking about how he or she can restore bone mass. What should the nurse advise?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Calcium intake (C) is essential for bone mass restoration, unlike A, B, or D.
Question 5 of 5
A Mantoux test can identify:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Mantoux test (D) screens for tuberculosis via a skin reaction to PPD.