ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
What can be said about the Kübler-Ross theory?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Kübler-Ross (C) stages can recur or skip, not always linear.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse discusses a patient's current medical concerns with her. At what point should the nurse ask the patient questions about her condition's severity?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diagnosis (D) assesses condition severity.
Question 3 of 5
What may develop due to deep vein thrombosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: DVT (A) can lead to pulmonary embolism.
Question 4 of 5
A toxic megacolon develops due to the distention in the colon. This is caused by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All (D) can cause toxic megacolon via inflammation.
Question 5 of 5
What does aspirin do when administered for an acute myocardial infarction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aspirin (B) inhibits platelet aggregation, preventing clot growth.