ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What may be noticed when observing a patient who uses Pyridium for the treatment of a urinary tract infection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pyridium (A) turns urine orange/red.
Question 2 of 5
A patient claims that he sat on a toilet seat previously used by an HIV patient. He says that he may have come into contact with the HIV patient's urine and is worried. What should the nurse tell him?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All (D) reassure: HIV isn’t transmitted via toilet seats, survives poorly outside, and isn’t in urine.
Question 3 of 5
When should a patient stop using warfarin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bleeding gums (D) signal excessive warfarin effect.
Question 4 of 5
A person who smokes has a blood pressure total of 135/80. What is the best course of action for this individual?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stopping tobacco (A) reduces BP and cardiovascular risk.
Question 5 of 5
What can happen in a patient's bloodstream after an injury?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Injury (B) triggers leukocytosis for healing.