ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Test Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is a likely symptom of a urinary tract infection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dysuria (C) is a hallmark UTI symptom.
Question 2 of 5
This blood sugar total (in mg/dL) is considered normal:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 100 mg/dL (B) is normal fasting glucose.
Question 3 of 5
Which segment of the spinal column is the closest to the skull?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The cervical spine (C) is closest to the skull. C2 (axis) is higher than C6 and closer to the skull than T11 (thoracic) or L1 (lumbar), making C the correct answer.
Question 4 of 5
A patient with an injury to the thoracic nerves in the spinal column will experience paralysis to the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thoracic nerves (T1-T12) innervate the trunk, including abdominal muscles (A). Wrists (B) and biceps (D) are upper limb (cervical), and head/neck (C) are cranial.
Question 5 of 5
A patient is feeling pain in the costovertebral angle. This could be a sign of:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Costovertebral angle pain suggests pyelonephritis (D), a kidney infection, due to its anatomical location.