ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Question Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
What can worsen abdominal pain?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All (D)—heat, activity, and food—can exacerbate abdominal pain depending on the cause.
Question 2 of 5
What test is appropriate for diagnosing whether a patient has diabetes mellitus?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: HbA1c (C) assesses long-term glucose control, key for diabetes diagnosis.
Question 3 of 5
A woman has developed uterine fibroids. Which of these medications should not be prescribed, as they will worsen the condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Birth control (B) (hormonal) can stimulate fibroid growth.
Question 4 of 5
A patient has been given the wrong medication for a treatment. The patient has dementia and does not understand the apology a medical professional offers. What should a nurse not do in this situation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding discussion (D) neglects transparency and patient safety protocols.
Question 5 of 5
When should antibiotics be prescribed to patients with pneumonia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antibiotics (A) are started promptly for bacterial pneumonia.