ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 9
The relationship between the nurse and client entails all but the following steps:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nurse-client phases are orientation, working, termination; resolution (D) isn’t standard.
Question 2 of 9
Which of the following is true of tracheitis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tracheitis (A) is common in children (bacterial).
Question 3 of 9
What can result from diabetic ketoacidosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: DKA (B) causes acetone breath (stale/fruity).
Question 4 of 9
A patient may be diagnosed as having diabetes if that patient has a fasting blood glucose total of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fasting glucose >126 mg/dL (B) confirms diabetes per ADA guidelines.
Question 5 of 9
A patient who has liver cancer is suffering from great discomfort. What should be prescribed to him or her?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vitamin K (B) helps manage bleeding tendencies in liver cancer.
Question 6 of 9
The relationship between the nurse and client entails all but the following steps:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nurse-client phases are orientation, working, termination; resolution (D) isn’t standard.
Question 7 of 9
Swelling can occur due to compartment syndrome. The swelling will result in:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Compartment syndrome (C) increases pressure, cutting off blood flow.
Question 8 of 9
What is a test that can be performed to confirm that yellow skin and eyes are signs of jaundice in an infant?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bilirubin test (C) confirms jaundice by measuring levels.
Question 9 of 9
Which of these tests is not necessary for a patient who may have a pulmonary embolism?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: X-ray (B) isn’t specific for PE diagnosis.