ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Exam Sample Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Digoxin is appropriate for the treatment of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Digoxin (C) is used for heart failure and atrial arrhythmias, not blood pressure (A) or sugar (B). D is incorrect.
Question 2 of 5
What should a patient with a long leg cast avoid doing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Ambulating without assistance (D) risks falls/injury with a long leg cast.
Question 3 of 5
A patient suffering from alcohol intoxication should not be prescribed:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ativan (benzodiazepine) (B) risks oversedation with alcohol intoxication.
Question 4 of 5
A patient claims to have AIDS, but that person has never been checked for the condition. What test should be used to confirm the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Western blot (B) confirms HIV (leading to AIDS) after an ELISA screen.
Question 5 of 5
What is an appropriate treatment for avoiding complications from trichomoniasis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Abstaining from sex (B) prevents transmission/reinfection during trichomoniasis treatment.