ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Important Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
A patient is in a hospital, and his family members are there. The only orders entail admitting the patient to the surgical unit and performing tests as needed. The patient starts to have a seizure. What should a nurse not do?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bolus (A) isn’t standard without orders during a seizure.
Question 2 of 9
When is Coumadin best for the treatment of a thrombus?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Coumadin (warfarin) (C) is effective for thrombus treatment/prevention in various scenarios.
Question 3 of 9
What nerves are likely to be harmed when a person develops uncontrolled diabetes?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diabetic neuropathy (D) affects all listed areas.
Question 4 of 9
A patient requires intracranial surgery. When should antibiotics be prescribed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prophylactic antibiotics (A) are given before surgery to prevent infection.
Question 5 of 9
What is the greatest risk that occurs when any bodily organ is enlarged?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rupture (B) is the most severe risk of organ enlargement.
Question 6 of 9
Is it appropriate to provide a person who is grieving after a family member's death with antidepressants?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antidepressants (C) depend on grief severity (e.g., if it becomes depression).
Question 7 of 9
What can be said about chlamydia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chlamydia (A) is treatable with antibiotics (e.g., azithromycin).
Question 8 of 9
When examining the SA node, what should a nurse look for when diagnosing sinus bradycardia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sinus bradycardia (C) is a slow rate (<60 bpm) from the SA node.
Question 9 of 9
An HbA1c total review entails a look at blood sugar levels over a period of how much time?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: HbA1c (C) reflects 3-month average glucose.