ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 9
Which of the following will not help prevent an asthma attack from occurring?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Smoking (C) exacerbates asthma, even outside.
Question 2 of 9
A nurse discusses a patient's current medical concerns with her. At what point should the nurse ask the patient questions about her condition's severity?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diagnosis (D) assesses condition severity.
Question 3 of 9
Anaphylaxis is an airway obstruction issue triggered by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Anaphylaxis (D) is an allergic airway emergency.
Question 4 of 9
What does a biopsy during a diagnostic procedure entail?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Biopsy (B) removes tissue/cells for microscopic analysis.
Question 5 of 9
When should a woman consider a hysterectomy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All (D) are valid indications for hysterectomy depending on severity.
Question 6 of 9
Which of the following can help a nurse determine if a patient has had a stroke?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Arm drooping (B) is a FAST stroke sign.
Question 7 of 9
When is a pericardiectomy necessary?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pericardiectomy (B) treats constrictive pericarditis (rigidity).
Question 8 of 9
What is an ideal ICP rating?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ideal ICP (A) is <20 mmHg; 15 is within normal range.
Question 9 of 9
A patient's spleen has been removed. What vaccine should be administered?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pneumonia vaccine (D) (e.g., PCV13) prevents infection post-splenectomy.