ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Question Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
What test is appropriate for diagnosing whether a patient has diabetes mellitus?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: HbA1c (C) assesses long-term glucose control, key for diabetes diagnosis.
Question 2 of 5
A patient has been given the wrong medication for a treatment. The patient has dementia and does not understand the apology a medical professional offers. What should a nurse not do in this situation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Avoiding discussion (D) neglects transparency and patient safety protocols.
Question 3 of 5
When should antibiotics be prescribed to patients with pneumonia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antibiotics (A) are started promptly for bacterial pneumonia.
Question 4 of 5
What medications should be administered to a person who has had his or her spleen removed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prophylactic antibiotics (A) prevent infections post-splenectomy.
Question 5 of 5
A Pap smear collects cells from the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pap smear (B) samples cervical cells for cancer screening.