ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Important Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
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 5
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 3 of 5
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.
Question 4 of 5
What can be prescribed to reduce the severity of Sjogren's syndrome?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Saline spray (C) relieves dryness in Sjogren’s.
Question 5 of 5
What causes scabies?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Scabies (A) is caused by Sarcoptes scabiei mites.