ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Test Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient with an injury to the thoracic nerves in the spinal column will experience paralysis to the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thoracic nerves (T1-T12) innervate the trunk, including abdominal muscles (A). Wrists (B) and biceps (D) are upper limb (cervical), and head/neck (C) are cranial.
Question 2 of 5
The India ink test helps to identify:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: India ink (A) stains fungal capsules (e.g., Cryptococcus) in CSF, often misidentified as parasites.
Question 3 of 5
Cushing syndrome is a result of overexposure to what hormone?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cushing syndrome (B) results from excess cortisol.
Question 4 of 5
A patient is to be treated under a CMO standard. What medication should be provided to manage the effects of tachycardia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lopressor (metoprolol) (B) manages tachycardia by slowing heart rate.
Question 5 of 5
A pregnant woman has Rh-negative blood, and her child is also Rh-negative. This is her first child. Which of the following is an appropriate treatment for the woman?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: No treatment (D) is needed if both mother and child are Rh-negative; RhoGAM (A) is for Rh incompatibility.