ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Question Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient who had a stroke is being discharged from a hospital and requires regular monitoring. What advice should the patient be given?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calling 911 (D) for sudden changes (e.g., new stroke) is critical.
Question 2 of 5
A patient with superficial vein thrombosis should receive:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lovenox (B) (enoxaparin) treats superficial vein thrombosis.
Question 3 of 5
What is an appropriate treatment for scabies?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hot water washing (D) kills scabies mites on clothes.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following signs, accompanied by vomiting, requires immediate medical care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Blood in vomit (A) (hematemesis) signals urgent issues (e.g., ulcer).
Question 5 of 5
What is a symptom of acute pancreatitis in a patient who has engaged in alcohol abuse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alcohol-related pancreatitis (C) can lower glucose via pancreatic damage.