ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nurse Exam Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
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 5
A patient with a magnesium deficiency may experience this condition alongside hypomagnesemia:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypokalemia (D) often co-occurs with hypomagnesemia.
Question 3 of 5
How many diagnoses can be made during the treatment process?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Multiple diagnoses (D) can be made as conditions emerge.
Question 4 of 5
A fusion inhibitor is an HIV medication that prevents the development of HIV by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fusion inhibitors (A) block HIV entry into cells.
Question 5 of 5
Percocet works as a narcotic. What is its action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Percocet (A) (opioid) depresses the CNS.