ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nurse Exam Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
Which of the following can be used to treat hydrocephaly?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A shunt (B) drains excess CSF in hydrocephalus.
Question 2 of 9
Which vein moves oxygenated blood from the lungs toward the left atrium of the heart?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pulmonary vein (A) carries oxygenated blood to the left atrium.
Question 3 of 9
What is an appropriate blood sugar total about two hours after a patient eats?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Postprandial glucose <140 mg/dL (B) is normal per ADA.
Question 4 of 9
The innermost layer of the heart is the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The endocardium (A) is the innermost heart layer, lining the chambers.
Question 5 of 9
Acromegaly develops due to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acromegaly (A) is caused by excess human growth hormone (HGH).
Question 6 of 9
What is a symptom of a vaginal yeast infection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All (D) are common yeast infection symptoms.
Question 7 of 9
How many diagnoses can be made during the treatment process?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Multiple diagnoses (D) can be made as conditions emerge.
Question 8 of 9
What scan may help with identifying a case of appendicitis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All (D) (ultrasound, CT, MRI) can diagnose appendicitis, with CT being most common.
Question 9 of 9
What can the NANDA-I system be used to assess?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: NANDA-I (Nursing Diagnoses) is used for diagnostic efforts (D), identifying patient problems to guide care planning.