ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing LPN Questions
Question 1 of 9
A patient who has uneven heartbeats should be monitored based on:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heart rate (C) directly assesses arrhythmias.
Question 2 of 9
What may happen if a contusion occurs in the lung?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lung contusion (C) causes alveolar hemorrhage/swelling.
Question 3 of 9
What should be assessed in a patient who has experienced a possible case of sexual assault?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All (D) are assessed in sexual assault exams.
Question 4 of 9
When a patient undergoing a blood transfusion develops a fever, what should be done?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stopping the transfusion (B) is standard for a febrile reaction.
Question 5 of 9
Is it possible for cancer cells to be killed off by heating them?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hyperthermia (A) kills some cancer cells, depending on type and heat method.
Question 6 of 9
The nurse/client relationship entails all but the following in the orientation phase:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Orientation includes trust, purpose, time; knowledge (D) develops later.
Question 7 of 9
What may occur when a patient uses prednisone for too long?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Prednisone (D) causes weight gain via fluid retention/metabolism changes.
Question 8 of 9
What form of treatment can help resolve sickle cell anemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Blood transfusion (A) manages sickle cell crises.
Question 9 of 9
Is it safe for a patient with gout to consume caffeine?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Coffee (A) may lower gout risk per studies.