ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Important Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
How long can it take for a kidney stone to pass on its own? This is based on an average-sized kidney stone around 5 mm in size.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A 5 mm stone (C) may take up to 30 days to pass.
Question 2 of 9
A vasospasm has developed in a patient. What should be done to prevent the condition from worsening?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antihypertensives (C) relax vessels, reducing vasospasm.
Question 3 of 9
What can be said about chlamydia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chlamydia (A) is treatable with antibiotics (e.g., azithromycin).
Question 4 of 9
Which of the following foreign bodies may be swallowed by an adult?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All (D) can be accidentally swallowed by adults.
Question 5 of 9
What is noticeable in an absence seizure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Absence seizures (C) are common in children.
Question 6 of 9
Iron supplementation can help with resolving minor cases of anemia. What food should also be added to a person's diet?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Green vegetables (B) (e.g., spinach) are iron-rich, aiding anemia.
Question 7 of 9
What is the greatest risk that occurs when any bodily organ is enlarged?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rupture (B) is the most severe risk of organ enlargement.
Question 8 of 9
What makes the posterior arteries critical to the health of the Circle of Willis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Posterior arteries (C) supply oxygenated blood to the brain via the Circle of Willis.
Question 9 of 9
A patient has ascites. What is a sign of ascites?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ascites (B) is fluid accumulation in the peritoneal cavity, often due to low plasma albumin reducing oncotic pressure, causing fluid leakage.