ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What should a nurse ask about when monitoring a patient who has Guillain-Barré syndrome?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Recent infections (D) (e.g., Campylobacter) often precede GBS.
Question 2 of 5
A patient with this body temperature (Fahrenheit) may be diagnosed as having a fever:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fever (C) is typically ≥100.4°F; 100.5 qualifies.
Question 3 of 5
What can an NSAID do for a patient's blood flow?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: NSAIDs (A) inhibit clotting, increasing bleeding risk.
Question 4 of 5
What should be assessed in a patient's blood sample?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blood sugar (C) is a key, routinely assessed parameter.
Question 5 of 5
A patient who has anxiety states that he is claustrophobic and would struggle with an MRI. What medication can help relieve a patient's worry prior to the MRI?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lorazepam (A) (benzo) reduces anxiety for MRI.