ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Important Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
The effects of anemia can be reduced by adding what to one's diet?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Iron (A) corrects iron-deficiency anemia.
Question 2 of 9
A patient is in a hospital, and his family members are there. The only orders entail admitting the patient to the surgical unit and performing tests as needed. The patient starts to have a seizure. What should a nurse not do?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bolus (A) isn’t standard without orders during a seizure.
Question 3 of 9
Which of the following is part of a standard treatment for scabies?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Permethrin (D) is the standard topical scabies treatment.
Question 4 of 9
What can a complete blood count test identify in sickle cell anemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CBC (C) shows abnormal RBCs in sickle cell.
Question 5 of 9
Iron supplementation can help with resolving minor cases of anemia. What food should also be added to a person's diet?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Green vegetables (B) (e.g., spinach) are iron-rich, aiding anemia.
Question 6 of 9
What is an ideal HbA1c test score?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An HbA1c of 5 (B) is within the normal range (<5.7%), indicating good glucose control.
Question 7 of 9
At what point in a pregnancy is a woman most likely to vomit?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: First trimester (A) has peak nausea (morning sickness).
Question 8 of 9
What people are at risk of developing diarrhea due to a food allergy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Celiac (A) and lactose intolerance (B) cause diarrhea; peanuts (C) less commonly do. D is correct.
Question 9 of 9
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.