ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Question Bank Questions
Question 1 of 9
The Kübler-Ross theory states that a person who does not feel sick is experiencing which emotion?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Denial (D) fits not feeling sick despite illness.
Question 2 of 9
What makes CA-MRSA unique compared to other types of MRSA?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CA-MRSA (community-acquired) (C) differs from HA-MRSA as it’s not hospital-acquired (A); it’s typically skin-to-skin or surface spread, not sex (B) or transfusions (C).
Question 3 of 9
What is an appropriate treatment for scabies?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hot water washing (D) kills scabies mites on clothes.
Question 4 of 9
How does hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia affect wound healing?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Both conditions (A) impair healing via poor glucose control.
Question 5 of 9
A boric acid capsule may be inserted into the vagina to control the bacteria that triggers a vaginal yeast infection. Is it safe for a patient to orally consume a boric acid capsule?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Boric acid (B) is toxic if ingested orally.
Question 6 of 9
The Kübler-Ross theory states that a person who does not feel sick is experiencing which emotion?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Denial (D) fits not feeling sick despite illness.
Question 7 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 8 of 9
Which of these antigens is not likely to appear in a blood sample?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: O (C) is not an antigen; it’s the absence of A/B antigens.
Question 9 of 9
A patient who had a stroke is being discharged from a hospital and requires regular monitoring. What advice should the patient be given?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calling 911 (D) for sudden changes (e.g., new stroke) is critical.