ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
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 2 of 9
Calorimetry can identify:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calorimetry (D) measures heat production, often for metabolic rate assessment.
Question 3 of 9
A patient has a nasogastric tube. What test should be performed after the tube is inserted?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Abdominal X-ray (C) confirms NG tube placement in the stomach.
Question 4 of 9
Prior to performing surgery on a patient for a bowel obstruction, which of the following is an appropriate step to take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acquiring consent (B) is a critical preoperative step for any surgery.
Question 5 of 9
Which form of hepatitis is transmitted by exposure to contaminated water or food?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hepatitis A (A) is fecal-oral, often via contaminated food/water.
Question 6 of 9
A woman who has been a victim of rape or sexual assault should be advised not to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Not washing (A) preserves forensic evidence.
Question 7 of 9
What is the most significant concern pertaining to narcotics?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Addiction (D) is the primary narcotic concern.
Question 8 of 9
What effect does vitamin K have on warfarin?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vitamin K (B) antagonizes warfarin, reducing its anticoagulant effect.
Question 9 of 9
What does RhoGAM do to the immune system?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: RhoGAM (B) suppresses the mother’s immune response to prevent Rh sensitization.