ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing LPN Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient who has uneven heartbeats should be monitored based on:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heart rate (C) directly assesses arrhythmias.
Question 2 of 5
Which organ is usually the first to be negatively impacted by blood-related conditions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The liver (B) is often the first affected by blood-related conditions (e.g., hemochromatosis, hepatitis) due to its role in filtering and metabolizing blood.
Question 3 of 5
A patient has experienced an injury and is being observed. The patient has a high blood alcohol content and is slurring his or her words. The person has a history of alcohol abuse. The CT scan of the head was negative. What is the patient's likely condition?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alcohol intoxication (C) matches high BAC, slurred speech, and history of abuse, with a negative CT ruling out trauma. Withdrawal (A) typically occurs after cessation, not during high BAC.
Question 4 of 5
A patient who uses Pyridium may experience what changes in his or her urination?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pyridium (C) commonly causes orange/red urine discoloration.
Question 5 of 5
What issue might a patient have when it comes to a phlebotomy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fear of needles (C) is a common patient concern during phlebotomy.