ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
What should a patient with hemochromatosis avoid?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vitamin C (A) enhances iron absorption, worsening hemochromatosis.
Question 2 of 9
What can happen in a patient's bloodstream after an injury?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Injury (B) triggers leukocytosis for healing.
Question 3 of 9
When should a patient stop using warfarin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bleeding gums (D) signal excessive warfarin effect.
Question 4 of 9
A patient is experiencing a fever and neck stiffness. What is one possible condition that these could be symptoms of?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Meningitis (A) classically presents with fever and neck stiffness.
Question 5 of 9
What may be noticed when observing a patient who uses Pyridium for the treatment of a urinary tract infection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pyridium (A) turns urine orange/red.
Question 6 of 9
A patient is asking about how he or she can restore bone mass. What should the nurse advise?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Calcium intake (C) is essential for bone mass restoration, unlike A, B, or D.
Question 7 of 9
What is the first test that should be performed on a woman who has been sexually assaulted?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pregnancy test (C) is urgent post-assault.
Question 8 of 9
Which of the following is not a factor for the development of a decubitus ulcer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bowel retention (C) isn’t a direct factor; others impair skin integrity.
Question 9 of 9
A patient is having a hematoma removed. The patient should receive a Lantus dose the night before. What should happen next?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Contacting an attendant (D) ensures safe insulin adjustment pre-surgery.