ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Gastrointestinal Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with diverticulosis and assesses a temperature of 102.4° F and abdominal rigidity. What should the nurse be aware is the most likely cause of these signs and symptoms?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A temperature of 102.4° F and abdominal rigidity suggest peritonitis, likely due to perforation of a diverticulum, causing leakage of intestinal contents.
Question 2 of 5
What is pruritus related to in the patient diagnosed with hepatitis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In hepatitis, liver dysfunction impairs bile salt excretion, leading to their accumulation in the skin, which causes pruritus (itching).
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who has a gastric ulcer caused by Helicobacter pylori. The nurse should anticipate that in addition to cimetidine and sucralfate, the provider will prescribe which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clarithromycin is a commonly prescribed antibiotic for H. pylori infections, a frequent cause of gastric ulcers, as part of combination therapy.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assessing a patient's mouth and notes white, milk curd-appearing plaques attached to the oral mucosa. Which condition is present?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thrush, caused by Candida albicans, is characterized by white, milk-curd-like plaques on the oral mucosa.
Question 5 of 5
When assisting with the admission of a new resident to a long-term care facility, a nurse notes a current history of peptic ulcer disease. What type of pain should the nurse expect the resident to describe?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Burning pain is characteristic of peptic ulcer disease due to acid irritation of the ulcerated tissue in the stomach or duodenum.