ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
How does a patient's ear temperature compare with his or her rectal temperature?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rectal temp (B) is ~1°F higher than ear temp.
Question 2 of 5
What part of the artery includes the smooth muscle fibers?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tunica media (B) contains smooth muscle in arteries.
Question 3 of 5
How long does it take for the effects of a spinal cord injury to be fully evident?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: SCI effects (B) may fully manifest in 24–48 hours due to swelling.
Question 4 of 5
What is the first test that should be performed on a woman who has been sexually assaulted?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pregnancy test (C) is urgent post-assault.
Question 5 of 5
A person has been diagnosed with Crohn's. Which of the following is an incorrect statement about that person and the disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Crohn’s (A) is incurable; it’s a chronic condition, unlike B, C, D which are true.