ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nurse Exam Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient is threatening to commit suicide. What should a nurse not do in response to this verbalized threat?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Not reporting (C) violates duty to protect; suicidal threats override confidentiality.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is the most common concern noted after a cholecystectomy is performed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Abdominal pain (B) is the most common post-cholecystectomy complaint.
Question 3 of 5
A patient has an A blood type, but the blood does not have the Rh factor. Therefore, the patient's blood is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A- (A) indicates A antigens without Rh factor.
Question 4 of 5
The innermost layer of the heart is the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The endocardium (A) is the innermost heart layer, lining the chambers.
Question 5 of 5
A person in a hospital slipped and fell on a wet floor... What should be done here?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reviewing factors (A) improves safety and prevents recurrence.