ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Exam Sample Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
When should a patient's spleen be removed?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Splenectomy (C) is indicated for blood diseases (e.g., ITP).
Question 2 of 9
A neurogenic shock in a spinal cord injury may cause:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Neurogenic shock (A) causes bradycardia from loss of sympathetic tone.
Question 3 of 9
A kidney stone of this size should be easy for a person to pass without medical intervention:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stones ≤4 mm (A) typically pass spontaneously.
Question 4 of 9
What should happen when the Q wave appears on an ECG readout?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Q wave (B) is a downward deflection post-P wave.
Question 5 of 9
Digoxin is appropriate for the treatment of:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Digoxin (C) is used for heart failure and atrial arrhythmias, not blood pressure (A) or sugar (B). D is incorrect.
Question 6 of 9
What is the greatest risk when it comes to heparin use?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heparin (C), an anticoagulant, primarily risks bleeding due to reduced clotting ability.
Question 7 of 9
A patient suffering from urinary retention may have the following form of incontinence:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Overflow (C) incontinence occurs with retention.
Question 8 of 9
A patient suffering from alcohol intoxication should not be prescribed:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ativan (benzodiazepine) (B) risks oversedation with alcohol intoxication.
Question 9 of 9
A patient claims to have AIDS, but that person has never been checked for the condition. What test should be used to confirm the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Western blot (B) confirms HIV (leading to AIDS) after an ELISA screen.