ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Exam Sample Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient suffering from alcohol intoxication should not be prescribed:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ativan (benzodiazepine) (B) risks oversedation with alcohol intoxication.
Question 2 of 5
What is an appropriate treatment for avoiding complications from trichomoniasis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Abstaining from sex (B) prevents transmission/reinfection during trichomoniasis treatment.
Question 3 of 5
What does it mean when red blood cells become packed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Packed red blood cells (B) are centrifuged and separated for transfusion.
Question 4 of 5
What may be noted when a person with pneumonia coughs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pneumonia (B) often produces discolored sputum (e.g., green/yellow).
Question 5 of 5
When should a patient's spleen be removed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Splenectomy (C) is indicated for blood diseases (e.g., ITP).