ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Exam Sample Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient suffering from urinary retention may have the following form of incontinence:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Overflow (C) incontinence occurs with retention.
Question 2 of 5
A patient claims to be urinating far too often. What is one sign that this could be a symptom of developing diabetes?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Polyuria with weight loss (D) signals diabetes.
Question 3 of 5
Which is not one of the segments in the spinal cord?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The spinal cord segments are cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral. 'Fragmental' (C) is not a recognized segment, making it the correct answer.
Question 4 of 5
Digoxin is appropriate for the treatment of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Digoxin (C) is used for heart failure and atrial arrhythmias, not blood pressure (A) or sugar (B). D is incorrect.
Question 5 of 5
What is the greatest risk when it comes to heparin use?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heparin (C), an anticoagulant, primarily risks bleeding due to reduced clotting ability.