ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with a class about the long-term effects of childhood obesity.Which of the following conditions should the nurse include as a potential complication of childhood obesity?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: High blood pressure is a complication of childhood obesity due to increased strain on the cardiovascular system. Hypotension is not typically associated, while diabetes is also a risk but not the correct answer here.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing instructions to a patient who has a new diagnosis of dumping syndrome following gastric surgery.Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increasing protein slows gastric emptying, reducing dumping syndrome symptoms. Drinking with meals, large meals, or dairy snacks can worsen symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
What complications should the nurse look for in someone with gastric surgery?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dumping syndrome is a common complication of gastric surgery due to rapid gastric emptying. Other options are not specific to gastric surgery.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride 30 mEq PO daily. The amount available is potassium chloride 20 mEq/15mL.How many mL should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 22.5 mL
Rationale: (30 mEq * 15 mL) ÷ 20 mEq = 22.5 mL. The nurse should administer 22.5 mL.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is gathering information from a patient who has GERD. Which of the following observations is a symptom of GERD?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antacids relieve GERD pain by neutralizing stomach acid. Other options are unrelated to GERD symptoms.