ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient is having a hard time lifting his or her foot following a significant brain injury. Which of the following procedures can help this patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An orthopedic brace (D) supports foot drop (weak dorsiflexion) post-brain injury by stabilizing the ankle.
Question 2 of 5
A patient may be diagnosed as having diabetes if that patient has a fasting blood glucose total of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fasting glucose >126 mg/dL (B) confirms diabetes per ADA guidelines.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is used to monitor intraocular pressure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tonometry (B) measures intraocular pressure, key for glaucoma.
Question 4 of 5
A patient who has liver cancer is suffering from great discomfort. What should be prescribed to him or her?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vitamin K (B) helps manage bleeding tendencies in liver cancer.
Question 5 of 5
When should a woman consider a hysterectomy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All (D) are valid indications for hysterectomy depending on severity.