ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Question Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
What occurs first during a migraine headache?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prodrome (A) is the earliest migraine phase (e.g., mood changes).
Question 2 of 5
Hypemic hypoxia occurs when:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypemic hypoxia (A) occurs when blood’s oxygen-carrying capacity is reduced (e.g., anemia, carbon monoxide poisoning). B is nonsensical, and C/D relate to circulation, not oxygen transport.
Question 3 of 5
Who is more likely to experience the effects of hypoxia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mountain climbers (C) face hypoxia at high altitudes due to lower oxygen levels.
Question 4 of 5
In the Trendelenburg position, a patient is supine. How should the legs be positioned?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Trendelenburg (A) tilts head down, legs extended up to improve circulation.
Question 5 of 5
When is a breath test appropriate for diagnosing diarrhea?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Breath test (A) diagnoses lactose intolerance via hydrogen levels.