ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Important Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What makes the posterior arteries critical to the health of the Circle of Willis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Posterior arteries (C) supply oxygenated blood to the brain via the Circle of Willis.
Question 2 of 5
What is one sign of cholecystitis in a patient who has sickle cell disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cholecystitis (A) in sickle cell patients often presents with RUQ tenderness due to gallstones.
Question 3 of 5
What can be said about chlamydia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chlamydia (A) is treatable with antibiotics (e.g., azithromycin).
Question 4 of 5
A patient requires intracranial surgery. When should antibiotics be prescribed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prophylactic antibiotics (A) are given before surgery to prevent infection.
Question 5 of 5
Is it appropriate to provide a person who is grieving after a family member's death with antidepressants?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antidepressants (C) depend on grief severity (e.g., if it becomes depression).