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.The nurse suspects a perforated ulcer. What is the priority action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A perforated ulcer requires immediate surgical intervention, making preparation for surgery the priority. Other actions follow stabilization.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer aspirin 650 mg PO. Available is aspirin 325 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 2 tablets
Rationale: 650 mg ÷ 325 mg/tablet = 2 tablets. The nurse should administer 2 tablets.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements by the patient would indicate a correct understanding of peptic ulcer disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Excessive ibuprofen use can irritate the stomach lining, leading to peptic ulcers. Fiber, tea, and Lasix are not direct causes.
Question 5 of 5
A patient presents with episodes of vomiting and notices the presence of coffee ground-like material in their vomit.This manifestation is most likely associated with which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Coffee ground vomitus indicates upper GI bleeding, often linked to hiatal hernia causing esophagitis. Gallbladder disease does not typically cause this.