ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nurse Exam Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
Metabolic ketoacidosis may be diagnosed when the blood pH level goes over:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ketoacidosis (C) lowers pH <7.35; 7.45 is normal (question likely meant ‘below’).
Question 2 of 9
The later position requires a patient to lie on:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lateral (A) position is on the side.
Question 3 of 9
What is an appropriate blood sugar total about two hours after a patient eats?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Postprandial glucose <140 mg/dL (B) is normal per ADA.
Question 4 of 9
Which of the following is true about Alzheimer's medications?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Alzheimer’s meds (D) work best early to slow progression.
Question 5 of 9
Asterixis appears only in the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asterixis (C) is a hand-flapping tremor (e.g., in liver failure).
Question 6 of 9
An EKG is necessary for assessing:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: EKG (A) evaluates heart electrical activity.
Question 7 of 9
Priapism may result from:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cocaine (A) can cause priapism via vasoconstriction.
Question 8 of 9
A patient who has hepatitis is being analyzed for asterixis. What is one of the steps a nurse should take while doing an assessment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asterixis (D) is tested by arm/hand extension, revealing flapping.
Question 9 of 9
Acromegaly develops due to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acromegaly (A) is caused by excess human growth hormone (HGH).