ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Exam Sample Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
An air leak is found in a patient's chest tube. What should be done?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Applying a compound (D) (e.g., petroleum gauze) seals an air leak.
Question 2 of 5
A patient in a cervical collar should be placed in what bed position?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Flat (B) maintains cervical spine alignment with a collar.
Question 3 of 5
What can trigger the symptoms of gout?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Alcohol (D) (e.g., beer) raises uric acid, triggering gout.
Question 4 of 5
A patient experienced a PE. The patient needed a blood transfusion but received the wrong blood type. What may be noted in the patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Wrong blood type (B) causes a transfusion reaction (e.g., hemolysis).
Question 5 of 5
What is a symptom of Sjogren's syndrome?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sjogren’s (D) causes dry eyes, mouth, and can affect swallowing.