ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nurse Exam Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What can cause a flail chest to develop?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Flail chest (A) results from multiple rib fractures.
Question 2 of 5
A patient has sickle cell disease. Which of the following is a correct statement based on his or her medical condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sickle cell disease (B) reduces nitric oxide, impairing vasodilation.
Question 3 of 5
What scan may help with identifying a case of appendicitis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All (D) (ultrasound, CT, MRI) can diagnose appendicitis, with CT being most common.
Question 4 of 5
An EKG is necessary for assessing:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: EKG (A) evaluates heart electrical activity.
Question 5 of 5
Maslow's hierarchy states that before a patient can heal, that person must have:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Security (A) (safety) is foundational for healing per Maslow.