ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing LPN Questions
Question 1 of 5
What is the most important question to ask a patient who has experienced a great deal of weight loss?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intentionality (D) distinguishes voluntary vs. pathological weight loss.
Question 2 of 5
When is an organ transplant necessary?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Transplant (B) is needed for organ failure.
Question 3 of 5
Is it possible for cancer cells to be killed off by heating them?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hyperthermia (A) kills some cancer cells, depending on type and heat method.
Question 4 of 5
What could result due to bacterial meningitis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bacterial meningitis (C) can cause seizures due to brain inflammation.
Question 5 of 5
Dementia may develop as neurological tissue experiences:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Physical damage (A) (e.g., trauma, Alzheimer’s) leads to dementia.