ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Prior to performing surgery on a patient for a bowel obstruction, which of the following is an appropriate step to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acquiring consent (B) is a critical preoperative step for any surgery.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following is a fact about ventricular fibrillation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ventricular fibrillation (A) is a life-threatening arrhythmia requiring immediate defibrillation.
Question 3 of 5
What can be said about the Lantus mechanism?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lantus (D) is a long-acting insulin providing continuous glucose control.
Question 4 of 5
Which of these blood pressure readings is the best a patient may have?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 120/80 (C) is the optimal BP per guidelines.
Question 5 of 5
What may be observed when a patient's platelet total drops?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Low platelets (A) increase bleeding risk.