ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Important Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
What may be observed in a case in which a patient has progressive esophageal dysphagia that entails a mechanical obstruction produced by the consumption of solid food?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Progressive dysphagia with solids (B) suggests esophageal cancer.
Question 2 of 9
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).
Question 3 of 9
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 4 of 9
Which of the following is part of a standard treatment for scabies?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Permethrin (D) is the standard topical scabies treatment.
Question 5 of 9
The effects of anemia can be reduced by adding what to one's diet?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Iron (A) corrects iron-deficiency anemia.
Question 6 of 9
What may be observed in a case in which a patient has progressive esophageal dysphagia that entails a mechanical obstruction produced by the consumption of solid food?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Progressive dysphagia with solids (B) suggests esophageal cancer.
Question 7 of 9
What should a healthy newborn baby's pulse be?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Newborn pulse (D) is typically 100–160 bpm; 105 is closest.
Question 8 of 9
What can be used to confirm a hernia in a patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: CT scan (A) confirms hernia location/size.
Question 9 of 9
A vasospasm has developed in a patient. What should be done to prevent the condition from worsening?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antihypertensives (C) relax vessels, reducing vasospasm.