ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nurse Exam Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
What should a patient who has been diagnosed with PKU avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: PKU (phenylketonuria) patients must avoid protein (B) high in phenylalanine.
Question 2 of 9
How high must a patient's systolic blood pressure be in order to be considered a hypertensive crisis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Systolic >180 mmHg (C) defines hypertensive crisis.
Question 3 of 9
Which of the following is correct advice to give a patient taking warfarin?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Warfarin (A) is often taken in the evening for consistent monitoring.
Question 4 of 9
Beriberi can trigger all of these conditions except for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Beriberi (A) doesn’t cause diabetes; it leads to neurological/muscular issues.
Question 5 of 9
A person in a hospital slipped and fell on a wet floor... What should be done here?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reviewing factors (A) improves safety and prevents recurrence.
Question 6 of 9
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 7 of 9
A patient has an A blood type, but the blood does not have the Rh factor. Therefore, the patient's blood is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A- (A) indicates A antigens without Rh factor.
Question 8 of 9
What form of sugar is necessary for facilitating natural physical functions in the body?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Glucose (B) is the primary energy source.
Question 9 of 9
A patient who has hepatitis is being analyzed for asterixis. What is one of the steps a nurse should take while doing an assessment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asterixis (D) is tested by arm/hand extension, revealing flapping.