ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Question Bank Questions
Question 1 of 9
A person is contacting a hospital for information on a patient who has been admitted to the hospital. The caller claims to be the patient's cousin. The person is not legally identified as a family member of the patient, who cannot communicate. How should the nurse respond to the person asking for information?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HIPAA requires declining info (B) to non-authorized individuals.
Question 2 of 9
A woman has developed uterine fibroids. Which of these medications should not be prescribed, as they will worsen the condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Birth control (B) (hormonal) can stimulate fibroid growth.
Question 3 of 9
The Kübler-Ross theory states that a person who does not feel sick is experiencing which emotion?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Denial (D) fits not feeling sick despite illness.
Question 4 of 9
How does hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia affect wound healing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Both conditions (A) impair healing via poor glucose control.
Question 5 of 9
Scleroderma may develop in a patient who has contracted esophageal dysphagia. The condition may cause chronic:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Scleroderma (B) causes esophageal fibrosis, leading to chronic heartburn.
Question 6 of 9
Endocarditis is a condition in which the heart becomes:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Endocarditis (A) is inflammation of the heart’s inner lining.
Question 7 of 9
A patient who underwent an appendectomy has been experiencing vomiting and is having difficulty moving his bowels. This patient may have:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ileus (C) is common post-surgery, causing vomiting and bowel issues.
Question 8 of 9
At what age should a patient have his/her first colonoscopy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 50 (B) is the standard age for first colonoscopy screening.
Question 9 of 9
Hepatitis A can be contracted through:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hepatitis A (C) is fecal-oral, often via contaminated food/water.