ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Test Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 9
What test is appropriate for identifying a pneumothorax?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chest X-ray (C) diagnoses pneumothorax.
Question 2 of 9
What is necessary for helping to promote natural skin healing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blood flow (B) delivers nutrients/oxygen for skin healing.
Question 3 of 9
What happens during a tonic seizure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Tonic seizures (A) cause stiffening and often falling.
Question 4 of 9
As soon as an HIV diagnosis is made, which vaccine should a patient receive?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pneumonia vaccine (C) (e.g., PCV13) protects HIV patients early.
Question 5 of 9
What type of testicular injury may be identified a few hours after it occurs?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Testicular torsion (A) causes acute pain hours after onset.
Question 6 of 9
Hypothermia occurs when the body temperature drops below this level:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypothermia (A) is defined as <95°F.
Question 7 of 9
A person who has gallbladder disease can develop pancreatitis. As part of treatment, what should the patient be advised to do?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ambulation (A) aids recovery in pancreatitis.
Question 8 of 9
What makes a superficial vein different from other veins?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Superficial veins (A) are close to the skin.
Question 9 of 9
What is the best prothrombin time?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Normal PT (A) is ~10–13 seconds.