ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client has been diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis. What diet would the nurse expect to be prescribed for the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A low fiber diet is easier to digest, reducing symptoms like diarrhea in acute gastroenteritis.
Question 2 of 5
At 0330, a nurse is caring for a postoperative client. The client's IV fluids are infusing at 120 mL/hr. How many mL of IV fluid should infuse by 0600?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 120 mL/hr × 2.5 hr (0330 to 0600) = 300 mL.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is reviewing the health histories of four clients. For which of the following clients should the nurse anticipate scheduling a colonoscopy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A family history of colon cancer, especially a sibling's death, increases risk, warranting a colonoscopy for the 32-year-old.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is educating a client with Crohn's disease about dietary choices. Which food should the nurse recommend as part of the diet?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Grilled chicken breast is a lean, well-tolerated protein for Crohn's disease.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 12 hr postoperative following a colectomy with colostomy placement. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A bluish-purplish stoma suggests inadequate blood supply, a medical emergency requiring immediate reporting.