ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a patient who has an obstruction and inflammation of the common bile duct due to cholelithiasis. Which finding is expected for this condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fatty stools occur due to bile obstruction impairing fat digestion in cholelithiasis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is examining the medical record of a patient who has a peptic ulcer. Which of the following factors should the nurse identify as a risk for this condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Ibuprofen, an NSAID, irritates the stomach lining, increasing peptic ulcer risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a patient who has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and reports experiencing heartburn every night. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as a contributing factor to the patient's heartburn?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Orange juice's acidity triggers heartburn in GERD.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is observing a patient for the early signs and symptoms of dumping syndrome. Which symptom indicates this occurrence?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sweating and pallor are early signs of dumping syndrome due to rapid gastric emptying.