ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nurse Exam Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What scan may help with identifying a case of appendicitis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All (D) (ultrasound, CT, MRI) can diagnose appendicitis, with CT being most common.
Question 2 of 5
Maslow's hierarchy states that before a patient can heal, that person must have:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Security (A) (safety) is foundational for healing per Maslow.
Question 3 of 5
Metabolic ketoacidosis may be diagnosed when the blood pH level goes over:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ketoacidosis (C) lowers pH <7.35; 7.45 is normal (question likely meant ‘below’).
Question 4 of 5
Which vein moves oxygenated blood from the lungs toward the left atrium of the heart?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pulmonary vein (A) carries oxygenated blood to the left atrium.
Question 5 of 5
A patient with a magnesium deficiency may experience this condition alongside hypomagnesemia:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypokalemia (D) often co-occurs with hypomagnesemia.