ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing LPN Questions
Question 1 of 9
What should be done if a patient experiences hypoxia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Supplemental oxygen (D) directly treats hypoxia.
Question 2 of 9
What part of the endocrine system tells the pituitary gland to start and stop producing hormones?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypothalamus (B) regulates pituitary hormone release.
Question 3 of 9
Standard treatment for anaphylaxis includes:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Oxygen (A) supports breathing in anaphylaxis (with epinephrine).
Question 4 of 9
When monitoring how a patient is responding to treatment, what should a nurse focus on?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Comfort (B) reflects treatment efficacy and patient well-being.
Question 5 of 9
A drop in blood pressure may be triggered by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All (D) can cause hypotension (e.g., vasodilators, hemorrhage, anaphylaxis).
Question 6 of 9
What should a patient with gout do to prevent gout flare-ups or attacks from occurring?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alcohol (A) raises uric acid, triggering gout.
Question 7 of 9
Osteopenia may also be called:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Osteopenia (D) is reduced bone density (bone loss), a precursor to osteoporosis.
Question 8 of 9
A patient who is under a total parenteral nutrition routine may be at risk of developing:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TPN (C) risks hypoglycemia if stopped abruptly due to insulin response.
Question 9 of 9
What can be prescribed to reduce the intracranial pressure in a patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lasix (furosemide) (A) reduces ICP by diuresis.