ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Question Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient with Alzheimer's will experience brain damage triggered by:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alzheimer’s (C) is driven by amyloid-beta plaques.
Question 2 of 5
What can cause a bone to become infected?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Osteomyelitis (bone infection) can result from fractures (A), hematogenous spread (B), or surgical procedures (C). Thus, D (all of the above) is correct.
Question 3 of 5
Total parenteral nutrition entails feeding that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: TPN (A) bypasses the GI tract, delivering nutrients intravenously.
Question 4 of 5
What should a patient be advised to do after a surgical procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding fatty foods (A) aids recovery by reducing digestive strain post-surgery.
Question 5 of 5
What can worsen abdominal pain?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All (D)—heat, activity, and food—can exacerbate abdominal pain depending on the cause.