ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nurse Exam Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
What is evident in a person's neck when that person has a heart attack?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Neck symptoms (D) aren’t typical in MI; chest pain radiates elsewhere.
Question 2 of 9
Which vein moves oxygenated blood from the lungs toward the left atrium of the heart?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pulmonary vein (A) carries oxygenated blood to the left atrium.
Question 3 of 9
The later position requires a patient to lie on:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lateral (A) position is on the side.
Question 4 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 5 of 9
What is evident in a person's neck when that person has a heart attack?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Neck symptoms (D) aren’t typical in MI; chest pain radiates elsewhere.
Question 6 of 9
A patient has sickle cell disease. Which of the following is a correct statement based on his or her medical condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sickle cell disease (B) reduces nitric oxide, impairing vasodilation.
Question 7 of 9
A patient with a magnesium deficiency may experience this condition alongside hypomagnesemia:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypokalemia (D) often co-occurs with hypomagnesemia.
Question 8 of 9
What organ should be tested prior to giving a cancer patient chemotherapy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Liver (C) function is critical as it metabolizes chemo drugs.
Question 9 of 9
Which of the following is the most common concern noted after a cholecystectomy is performed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Abdominal pain (B) is the most common post-cholecystectomy complaint.