ATI LPN Medsurg Concept Exam

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Exam is designed to assess the practical nursing student's knowledge and application of core concepts related to adult health. This exam covers physiological integrity and the management of care for clients experiencing common medical-surgical conditions across body systems.

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Q1: Which time would be ideal for the LPN/LVN to collect a sputum specimen?

A. At bedtime

B. In the morning

C. After meals

D. After start of antibiotics

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Q2: Which patient does the LPN/LVN identify at high risk for hospital-acquired pneumonia?

A. A 35-year-old patient using the incentive spirometer following abdominal surgery

B. A 55-year-old patient who is eating in the chair following a rhinoplasty

C. A 40-year-old patient who refuses to cough and deep breath following a splenectomy

D. A24-year-old patient ambulating in the hall following an appendectomy

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Q3: A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client following an episode of status asthmaticus. The client has a prescription for two inhalations from an albuterol metered-dose inhaler. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. "I will hold my breath at least 10 seconds after inhaling the medication."

B. "I will wait 10 min between each inhalation."

C. "I will hold the inhaler with my non-dominant hand."

D. "I will tilt my head forward while inhaling the medication."

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Q4: The nurse is teaching a patient recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) about the disease. What information should the nurse include?

A. Type 1 DM is caused by the inability of the pancreas to produce insulin.

B. Type 1 DM is reversible with diet, weight loss, and exercise programs.

C. Type 1 DM is when glucose remains in the bloodstream because tissues are resistant to insulin.

D. Insulin is released into the gastrointestinal tract to aid in the digestion process.

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Q5: A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who has a duodenal ulcer and a new prescription for sucralfate. The client asks the nurse how sucralfate works. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

A. "This medication adheres to the ulcer and protects it from gastric acid."

B. "This medication prevents gastric acid secretion in the stomach."

C. "This medication neutralizes gastric acid after it is secreted."

D. This medication kills the bacteria which cause ulcers."

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Total Questions: 46 practice questions

Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)

Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams

Domain: Medical-Surgical

Last Updated: Nov 29, 2025

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