ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What does it mean when a person has a Stroke Scale Score of 35?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The NIH Stroke Scale (max 42) scores 35 as severe (A). TIA (B) resolves quickly, minor stroke (C) scores lower, and D isn’t indicated by the score.
Question 2 of 5
Calorimetry can identify:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calorimetry (D) measures heat production, often for metabolic rate assessment.
Question 3 of 5
Cushing disease may be caused by all but the following:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hyperglycemia (D) is a symptom, not a cause, of Cushing disease.
Question 4 of 5
Prior to performing surgery on a patient for a bowel obstruction, which of the following is an appropriate step to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acquiring consent (B) is a critical preoperative step for any surgery.
Question 5 of 5
What does RhoGAM do to the immune system?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: RhoGAM (B) suppresses the mother’s immune response to prevent Rh sensitization.