ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Test Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 9
As soon as an HIV diagnosis is made, which vaccine should a patient receive?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pneumonia vaccine (C) (e.g., PCV13) protects HIV patients early.
Question 2 of 9
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 3 of 9
What is the best prothrombin time?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Normal PT (A) is ~10–13 seconds.
Question 4 of 9
The supine position requires all but the following:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Supine (C) doesn’t require legs upright.
Question 5 of 9
What is an appropriate treatment for Rhesus disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All (D) can treat Rh disease depending on timing.
Question 6 of 9
How can lowering a patient's body temperature help treat a spinal cord injury?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypothermia (B) reduces metabolic demand, preventing cell death.
Question 7 of 9
What is not a part of the FAST process for identifying a stroke?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: FAST (D) excludes tingling; it’s Face, Arm, Speech, Time.
Question 8 of 9
What is one true factor about peptic ulcer disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: NSAID use (D) is a common cause of peptic ulcers by damaging the gastric mucosa.
Question 9 of 9
A person who has gallbladder disease can develop pancreatitis. As part of treatment, what should the patient be advised to do?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ambulation (A) aids recovery in pancreatitis.