ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has been taking omeprazole for the past 4 weeks. The nurse determines that the medication is effective when the client reports relief from which of the following symptoms?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Omeprazole reduces gastric acid, so relief from acid indigestion indicates effectiveness.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a client who had surgery for a bowel obstruction. The client has a nasogastric tube in place. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: A: Bed rest for 48 hours aids healing post-surgery. B: Irrigating the NG tube prevents blockages. C: Incentive spirometer use prevents respiratory complications like pneumonia. D: Leg exercises are not typically prioritized for bowel obstruction recovery.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is providing care for a patient who is one day postoperative from a Roux-en-Y surgical procedure. The nurse notices that the patient has received a lunch tray. Which of the following food items would be concerning to the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Solid foods like yogurt risk complications like dumping syndrome one day post-Roux-en-Y, unlike clear liquids.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has undergone a gastrectomy. Which strategy should the nurse include in the teaching to help prevent dumping syndrome?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Limiting fluids during meals slows gastric emptying, reducing dumping syndrome risk.