ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nurse Exam Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
What is a symptom of a vaginal yeast infection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All (D) are common yeast infection symptoms.
Question 2 of 9
A patient with GERD should be placed in what position in the bed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Semi-Fowler’s (D) (30° elevation) reduces GERD by keeping acid down.
Question 3 of 9
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.
Question 4 of 9
What can the NANDA-I system be used to assess?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: NANDA-I (Nursing Diagnoses) is used for diagnostic efforts (D), identifying patient problems to guide care planning.
Question 5 of 9
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 6 of 9
A fusion inhibitor is an HIV medication that prevents the development of HIV by:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fusion inhibitors (A) block HIV entry into cells.
Question 7 of 9
What is an appropriate blood sugar total about two hours after a patient eats?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Postprandial glucose <140 mg/dL (B) is normal per ADA.
Question 8 of 9
How many diagnoses can be made during the treatment process?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Multiple diagnoses (D) can be made as conditions emerge.
Question 9 of 9
Bilirubin levels are critical for the body's functionality. What is bilirubin?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bilirubin (C) is a breakdown product of RBCs.