ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client presents to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain. The client's history reveals a previous diagnosis of peptic ulcer disease.What should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IV fluid resuscitation stabilizes a patient with a suspected perforated ulcer, a medical emergency. Pain medication is secondary.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is educating a patient about bariatric surgery and dumping syndrome. Which statement indicates that the patient comprehends dumping syndrome?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Small, frequent meals prevent rapid gastric emptying in dumping syndrome. Other options are incorrect or exacerbate symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
A patient has received a barium swallow test to rule out esophageal strictures and gastric ulcer. The nurse is educating the patient on what is expected post barium swallow.What statement indicates that the patient did not understand all of the teaching by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Stools are lighter, not normal in color, after a barium swallow. Other statements reflect correct understanding.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) about minimizing the effects of reflux during sleep.Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed uses gravity to reduce reflux. Other options worsen GERD symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who takes aspirin three times daily. Which of the following is a potential side effect of daily aspirin intake?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aspirin can irritate the stomach lining, leading to gastrointestinal bleeding. Other options are not typical side effects.