ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Test Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 9
What is one true factor about peptic ulcer disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: NSAID use (D) is a common cause of peptic ulcers by damaging the gastric mucosa.
Question 2 of 9
How often should the influenza vaccine be administered to a patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Flu vaccine (A) is annual due to strain changes.
Question 3 of 9
What is necessary for helping to promote natural skin healing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blood flow (B) delivers nutrients/oxygen for skin healing.
Question 4 of 9
How long can HIV last in a patient's body without treatment before it becomes AIDS?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: HIV (D) progresses to AIDS in ~10 years without treatment.
Question 5 of 9
What is the most important part of Maslow's hierarchy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Food (B) is the base physiological need in Maslow’s hierarchy.
Question 6 of 9
Is it acceptable for a nurse to give out medication information over the phone?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Only with power of attorney (C) can medication info be shared, per privacy laws.
Question 7 of 9
What type of testicular injury may be identified a few hours after it occurs?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Testicular torsion (A) causes acute pain hours after onset.
Question 8 of 9
What is a likely symptom of a urinary tract infection?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dysuria (C) is a hallmark UTI symptom.
Question 9 of 9
Who can receive O negative blood?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: O negative (D) is the universal donor, compatible with all blood types.