ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Question Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient with superficial vein thrombosis should receive:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lovenox (B) (enoxaparin) treats superficial vein thrombosis.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following signs, accompanied by vomiting, requires immediate medical care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Blood in vomit (A) (hematemesis) signals urgent issues (e.g., ulcer).
Question 3 of 5
What is a symptom of acute pancreatitis in a patient who has engaged in alcohol abuse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alcohol-related pancreatitis (C) can lower glucose via pancreatic damage.
Question 4 of 5
Hepatitis A can be contracted through:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hepatitis A (C) is fecal-oral, often via contaminated food/water.
Question 5 of 5
A boric acid capsule may be inserted into the vagina to control the bacteria that triggers a vaginal yeast infection. Is it safe for a patient to orally consume a boric acid capsule?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Boric acid (B) is toxic if ingested orally.