ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 2 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient who is scheduled for a barium swallow asks a nurse why a laxative is necessary after the procedure. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Laxatives help eliminate barium, preventing constipation. Other options do not explain the necessity.
Question 2 of 5
The physician orders a patient with a duodenal ulcer to take a UREA breath test. Which lab value will the test measure to determine if H. Pylori is present?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The UREA breath test measures carbon dioxide in the breath, indicating H. pylori presence due to urease activity. Other options are not measured.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a patient who has dumping syndrome following gastric surgery. Which of the following information should the nurse reinforce in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increasing protein slows gastric emptying, reducing dumping syndrome symptoms. Other options can worsen symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
Which nursing action is most appropriate after a liver biopsy is performed on a patient with cirrhosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Positioning on the right side applies pressure to the biopsy site, minimizing bleeding risk. Other options do not aid in preventing complications like bleeding.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has acute pancreatitis.Which of the following factors should the nurse anticipate in the client's history?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gallstones are a common cause of acute pancreatitis by obstructing pancreatic ducts. Other options are not direct causes.