ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing LPN Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 5
What test should be performed when determining whether a patient is experiencing compartment syndrome?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Arterial ultrasound (D) assesses blood flow, key in diagnosing compartment syndrome.
Question 3 of 5
A patient's Glasgow Coma Scale number has dropped since being admitted to a hospital. A telemetry monitor shows a pulseless concern. What should be done at this point?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pulselessness (B) requires ACLS; epinephrine is given during cardiac arrest.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is true of priapism?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Priapism (C) is a prolonged erection not always tied to arousal.
Question 5 of 5
What can be prescribed to reduce the intracranial pressure in a patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lasix (furosemide) (A) reduces ICP by diuresis.