ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Questions Questions
Question 1 of 9
Which of the following is not a factor for the development of a decubitus ulcer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bowel retention (C) isn’t a direct factor; others impair skin integrity.
Question 2 of 9
How long does it take for the effects of a spinal cord injury to be fully evident?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: SCI effects (B) may fully manifest in 24–48 hours due to swelling.
Question 3 of 9
What type of vaccination can prevent genital warts from developing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HPV vaccine (B) prevents genital warts.
Question 4 of 9
A patient is asking about how he or she can restore bone mass. What should the nurse advise?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Calcium intake (C) is essential for bone mass restoration, unlike A, B, or D.
Question 5 of 9
Heliox is a mixture of helium and oxygen that relieves airway obstructions. What is the ideal mixture of helium and oxygen?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 80/20 (A) (80% helium, 20% oxygen) is the standard heliox mix for airway relief.
Question 6 of 9
Which of the following is not a factor for the development of a decubitus ulcer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bowel retention (C) isn’t a direct factor; others impair skin integrity.
Question 7 of 9
A patient has a lung contusion. What could have caused the injury?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lung contusion (B) typically results from blunt chest trauma.
Question 8 of 9
What should a nurse ask about when monitoring a patient who has Guillain-Barré syndrome?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Recent infections (D) (e.g., Campylobacter) often precede GBS.
Question 9 of 9
Thalassemia major can be treated by all of the following things except:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lumbar puncture (A) is unrelated to thalassemia treatment; B, C, D manage anemia and iron overload.