ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Important Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
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 5
What makes a hemorrhagic stroke different from an ischemic stroke?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hemorrhagic stroke (C) involves vessel rupture, unlike ischemic (clot).
Question 3 of 5
What is the first thing to do when planning a blood transfusion?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Testing recipient blood (C) ensures type compatibility first.
Question 4 of 5
Chvostek's sign can be noted in the face. Signs of the condition include:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chvostek’s sign is a facial muscle twitch (C) elicited by tapping the facial nerve, typically indicating hypocalcemia. Paralysis (A), blushing (B), and shaking (D) are not specific to this sign.
Question 5 of 5
A patient has been prescribed Pyridium. What side effects are possible?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pyridium (phenazopyridine) (A) can cause yellowing of skin/eyes (mimicking jaundice) as a side effect.