ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Question Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
How does hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia affect wound healing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Both conditions (A) impair healing via poor glucose control.
Question 2 of 5
A form of pneumothorax that occurs in a patient who has never experienced the condition before is known as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Spontaneous pneumothorax (C) occurs without prior trauma.
Question 3 of 5
What can cause a bone to become infected?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Osteomyelitis (bone infection) can result from fractures (A), hematogenous spread (B), or surgical procedures (C). Thus, D (all of the above) is correct.
Question 4 of 5
Total parenteral nutrition entails feeding that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: TPN (A) bypasses the GI tract, delivering nutrients intravenously.
Question 5 of 5
What should a patient be advised to do after a surgical procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding fatty foods (A) aids recovery by reducing digestive strain post-surgery.