ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nurse Exam Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Beriberi can trigger all of these conditions except for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Beriberi (A) doesn’t cause diabetes; it leads to neurological/muscular issues.
Question 2 of 5
OBRA is designed to monitor:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: OBRA (B) (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) regulates nursing home care.
Question 3 of 5
Asterixis appears only in the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asterixis (C) is a hand-flapping tremor (e.g., in liver failure).
Question 4 of 5
What is evident in a person's neck when that person has a heart attack?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Neck symptoms (D) aren’t typical in MI; chest pain radiates elsewhere.
Question 5 of 5
A patient who has hepatitis is being analyzed for asterixis. What is one of the steps a nurse should take while doing an assessment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asterixis (D) is tested by arm/hand extension, revealing flapping.