ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
Cushing disease may be caused by all but the following:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hyperglycemia (D) is a symptom, not a cause, of Cushing disease.
Question 2 of 9
A damaged pancreas will result in:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pancreatic damage (B) impairs insulin production, causing diabetes.
Question 3 of 9
Which of these blood pressure readings is the best a patient may have?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 120/80 (C) is the optimal BP per guidelines.
Question 4 of 9
A patient has a nasogastric tube. What test should be performed after the tube is inserted?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Abdominal X-ray (C) confirms NG tube placement in the stomach.
Question 5 of 9
What should be administered to a patient who is experiencing tachycardia without a pulse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pulseless tachycardia (B) (e.g., VT) is treated with lidocaine or defibrillation per ACLS.
Question 6 of 9
What is the most significant concern pertaining to narcotics?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Addiction (D) is the primary narcotic concern.
Question 7 of 9
A woman who has been a victim of rape or sexual assault should be advised not to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Not washing (A) preserves forensic evidence.
Question 8 of 9
What type of food should a person who uses furosemide consume more of?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bananas (C) replenish potassium lost with furosemide.
Question 9 of 9
What is the first stage in the Kübler-Ross theory?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Denial (C) is the first Kübler-Ross stage.