ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Question Bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following signs, accompanied by vomiting, requires immediate medical care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Blood in vomit (A) (hematemesis) signals urgent issues (e.g., ulcer).
Question 2 of 5
Hepatitis A can be contracted through:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hepatitis A (C) is fecal-oral, often via contaminated food/water.
Question 3 of 5
A boric acid capsule may be inserted into the vagina to control the bacteria that triggers a vaginal yeast infection. Is it safe for a patient to orally consume a boric acid capsule?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Boric acid (B) is toxic if ingested orally.
Question 4 of 5
Endocarditis is a condition in which the heart becomes:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Endocarditis (A) is inflammation of the heart’s inner lining.
Question 5 of 5
What makes CA-MRSA unique compared to other types of MRSA?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CA-MRSA (community-acquired) (C) differs from HA-MRSA as it’s not hospital-acquired (A); it’s typically skin-to-skin or surface spread, not sex (B) or transfusions (C).