ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
A patient is having a hematoma removed. The patient should receive a Lantus dose the night before. What should happen next?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Contacting an attendant (D) ensures safe insulin adjustment pre-surgery.
Question 2 of 9
Which of the following is likely the above-mentioned patient's blood alcohol content?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: BAC is measured in g/dL (e.g., 0.08 is legal limit). Options seem misstated, but 8 (C) likely intends 0.08, common for intoxication symptoms like slurring.
Question 3 of 9
Which of the following may be used to diagnose osteomyelitis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: MRI (A) is highly sensitive for detecting osteomyelitis in bone/soft tissue.
Question 4 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 5 of 9
What should be assessed in a patient's blood sample?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blood sugar (C) is a key, routinely assessed parameter.
Question 6 of 9
What can trigger a thrombus?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Amniotic fluid (B) can trigger an amniotic fluid embolism, leading to thrombus.
Question 7 of 9
A patient with this body temperature (Fahrenheit) may be diagnosed as having a fever:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fever (C) is typically ≥100.4°F; 100.5 qualifies.
Question 8 of 9
Is it possible for a patient to be cured of multiple sclerosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: MS (C) has no cure, only symptom management.
Question 9 of 9
A Mantoux test can identify:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Mantoux test (D) screens for tuberculosis via a skin reaction to PPD.