ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing LPN Questions
Question 1 of 9
What type of scan is recommended for a patient with a clot?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ultrasound (A) (e.g., Doppler) detects clots in veins.
Question 2 of 9
Septic arthritis may be diagnosed using a/an:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Blood tests (D) detect infection markers in septic arthritis.
Question 3 of 9
A patient has a superficial vein thrombus in an upper extremity. Which of the following is an appropriate treatment for the condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lovenox (enoxaparin) (B) is a common anticoagulant for superficial vein thrombosis.
Question 4 of 9
What should be done if a patient experiences hypoxia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Supplemental oxygen (D) directly treats hypoxia.
Question 5 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 6 of 9
Which of these is not an example of COPD?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asthma (C) is not COPD; it’s reversible, unlike chronic obstructive diseases like emphysema (A) and bronchitis (B).
Question 7 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 8 of 9
Is it possible for cancer cells to be killed off by heating them?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hyperthermia (A) kills some cancer cells, depending on type and heat method.
Question 9 of 9
A patient has experienced an injury and is being observed. The patient has a high blood alcohol content and is slurring his or her words. The person has a history of alcohol abuse. The CT scan of the head was negative. What is the patient's likely condition?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alcohol intoxication (C) matches high BAC, slurred speech, and history of abuse, with a negative CT ruling out trauma. Withdrawal (A) typically occurs after cessation, not during high BAC.