ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing LPN Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient with a low potassium level may experience:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypokalemia (A) disrupts cardiac rhythm.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 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.