ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing LPN Questions
Question 1 of 9
Which organ is usually the first to be negatively impacted by blood-related conditions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The liver (B) is often the first affected by blood-related conditions (e.g., hemochromatosis, hepatitis) due to its role in filtering and metabolizing blood.
Question 2 of 9
Which of these is not an example of COPD?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asthma (C) is not COPD; it’s reversible, unlike chronic obstructive diseases like emphysema (A) and bronchitis (B).
Question 3 of 9
What is the most important question to ask a patient who has experienced a great deal of weight loss?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intentionality (D) distinguishes voluntary vs. pathological weight loss.
Question 4 of 9
A patient's Glasgow Coma Scale number has dropped since being admitted to a hospital. A telemetry monitor shows a pulseless concern. What should be done at this point?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pulselessness (B) requires ACLS; epinephrine is given during cardiac arrest.
Question 5 of 9
A patient who uses Pyridium may experience what changes in his or her urination?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pyridium (C) commonly causes orange/red urine discoloration.
Question 6 of 9
A patient has uncontrollable tingling and weakness in the hands and feet. What should the nurse ask the patient before beginning treatment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Recent infection (C) may suggest Guillain-Barré syndrome.
Question 7 of 9
Cervical cancer may be prevented through:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Multiple partners (B) increase HPV risk, a cervical cancer cause.
Question 8 of 9
Septic arthritis may be diagnosed using a/an:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Blood tests (D) detect infection markers in septic arthritis.
Question 9 of 9
Which organ is usually the first to be negatively impacted by blood-related conditions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The liver (B) is often the first affected by blood-related conditions (e.g., hemochromatosis, hepatitis) due to its role in filtering and metabolizing blood.