ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
What should be done to reduce the risk of developing diabetes mellitus?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding processed foods (D) reduces sugar/fat intake, lowering diabetes risk.
Question 2 of 5
Is it safe to mix Nexium and Plavix together?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nexium (PPI) (B) reduces Plavix’s efficacy by inhibiting CYP2C19.
Question 3 of 5
Are benzodiazepines appropriate for the treatment of phobias?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Benzos (C) may help specific phobias (e.g., claustrophobia) short-term.
Question 4 of 5
When a patient vomits while having a heart attack, what is distinctive about the vomitus?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blood (B) in vomit (hematemesis) may occur with MI-related stress.
Question 5 of 5
A person is choking. She can cough, but her face has a bright-red look. What procedure is necessary?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Coughing with red face (B) suggests partial obstruction; back slaps help.