ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing LPN Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient with a body mass index of 27 can be considered:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: BMI 27 (C) is overweight (25–29.9), not obese (≥30).
Question 2 of 5
A patient who is under a total parenteral nutrition routine may be at risk of developing:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TPN (C) risks hypoglycemia if stopped abruptly due to insulin response.
Question 3 of 5
A patient who has been using intravenous drugs and has hepatitis B will experience difficulty breathing and ascites. What is an appropriate treatment for this patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sodium restriction (D) reduces ascites in hepatitis-related liver damage.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following is most likely to trigger Hashimoto's disease in a patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hashimoto’s (A) is an autoimmune thyroid disorder.
Question 5 of 5
Is it possible to cure Hashimoto's disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hashimoto’s (D) is incurable, but symptoms can be managed with thyroid hormone replacement.