ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Question Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
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 2 of 5
When should antibiotics be prescribed to patients with pneumonia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antibiotics (A) are started promptly for bacterial pneumonia.
Question 3 of 5
What medications should be administered to a person who has had his or her spleen removed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prophylactic antibiotics (A) prevent infections post-splenectomy.
Question 4 of 5
A Pap smear collects cells from the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pap smear (B) samples cervical cells for cancer screening.
Question 5 of 5
What does the Apgar test state that a newborn baby should have after birth?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Apgar (A) scores a pink color as healthy oxygenation.