ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Question Bank Questions
Question 1 of 9
Ketoacidosis is frequently triggered by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperglycemia (B) drives diabetic ketoacidosis.
Question 2 of 9
A woman has developed uterine fibroids. Which of these medications should not be prescribed, as they will worsen the condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Birth control (B) (hormonal) can stimulate fibroid growth.
Question 3 of 9
What occurs first during a migraine headache?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prodrome (A) is the earliest migraine phase (e.g., mood changes).
Question 4 of 9
A patient who underwent an appendectomy has been experiencing vomiting and is having difficulty moving his bowels. This patient may have:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ileus (C) is common post-surgery, causing vomiting and bowel issues.
Question 5 of 9
In the Trendelenburg position, a patient is supine. How should the legs be positioned?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Trendelenburg (A) tilts head down, legs extended up to improve circulation.
Question 6 of 9
What medications should be administered to a person who has had his or her spleen removed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prophylactic antibiotics (A) prevent infections post-splenectomy.
Question 7 of 9
A Pap smear collects cells from the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pap smear (B) samples cervical cells for cancer screening.
Question 8 of 9
The external ventricular drain implanted in a patient's brain is not having the desired results. What should be done in this case?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Reviewing ICP (C) assesses if the EVD is managing intracranial pressure.
Question 9 of 9
At what age should a patient have his/her first colonoscopy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 50 (B) is the standard age for first colonoscopy screening.