ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing LPN Questions
Question 1 of 5
Dementia may develop as neurological tissue experiences:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Physical damage (A) (e.g., trauma, Alzheimer’s) leads to dementia.
Question 2 of 5
A patient with a low potassium level may experience:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypokalemia (A) disrupts cardiac rhythm.
Question 3 of 5
Which organ is usually the first to be negatively impacted by blood-related conditions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The liver (B) is often the first affected by blood-related conditions (e.g., hemochromatosis, hepatitis) due to its role in filtering and metabolizing blood.
Question 4 of 5
A patient has experienced an injury and is being observed. The patient has a high blood alcohol content and is slurring his or her words. The person has a history of alcohol abuse. The CT scan of the head was negative. What is the patient's likely condition?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alcohol intoxication (C) matches high BAC, slurred speech, and history of abuse, with a negative CT ruling out trauma. Withdrawal (A) typically occurs after cessation, not during high BAC.
Question 5 of 5
A patient who uses Pyridium may experience what changes in his or her urination?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pyridium (C) commonly causes orange/red urine discoloration.