ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
What is the first test that should be performed on a woman who has been sexually assaulted?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pregnancy test (C) is urgent post-assault.
Question 2 of 9
How long does it take for the effects of a spinal cord injury to be fully evident?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: SCI effects (B) may fully manifest in 24–48 hours due to swelling.
Question 3 of 9
Thalassemia major can be treated by all of the following things except:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lumbar puncture (A) is unrelated to thalassemia treatment; B, C, D manage anemia and iron overload.
Question 4 of 9
Who is at the greatest risk of harm from Rhesus disease?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fetus (B) risks hemolysis from Rh incompatibility.
Question 5 of 9
A patient who has anxiety states that he is claustrophobic and would struggle with an MRI. What medication can help relieve a patient's worry prior to the MRI?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lorazepam (A) (benzo) reduces anxiety for MRI.
Question 6 of 9
What position should a patient with ascites be placed in?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fowler’s (A) (semi-sitting) eases breathing in ascites by reducing abdominal pressure.
Question 7 of 9
How does a patient's ear temperature compare with his or her rectal temperature?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rectal temp (B) is ~1°F higher than ear temp.
Question 8 of 9
A patient with this body temperature (Fahrenheit) may be diagnosed as having a fever:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fever (C) is typically ≥100.4°F; 100.5 qualifies.
Question 9 of 9
What part of the artery includes the smooth muscle fibers?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tunica media (B) contains smooth muscle in arteries.