ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nurse Exam Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
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 2 of 5
What should a patient who has been diagnosed with PKU avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PKU (phenylketonuria) patients must avoid protein (B) high in phenylalanine.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is true about providing a transfusion to a patient with O positive blood?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: O positive patients (A) can receive O+ or O- blood only.
Question 4 of 5
A hydrocele entails the following occurring in the testicle:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hydrocele (A) is fluid accumulation around the testicle.
Question 5 of 5
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.