ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has acute pancreatitis.Which of the following factors should the nurse anticipate in the client's history?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gallstones are a common cause of acute pancreatitis by obstructing pancreatic ducts. Other options are not direct causes.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has acute pancreatitis.Which of the following factors should the nurse anticipate in the client's history?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gallstones are a common cause of acute pancreatitis by obstructing pancreatic ducts. Other options are not direct causes.
Question 3 of 5
A patient who had a large portion of the stomach surgically removed will need to receive vitamin B12 for life due to which condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pernicious anemia results from impaired B12 absorption after stomach surgery, requiring lifelong supplementation. Other anemias are not directly related to stomach surgery.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing to provide care for a client diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease.Which pathophysiological characteristic will the nurse correctly associate with the patient's diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: H. pylori infection is a common cause of peptic ulcers, damaging the stomach lining. Other options are incorrect or misleading.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing home safety information with an older adult client.Which of the following statements indicates that the client needs further instruction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using a walker on stairs is unsafe; handrails are recommended. Other statements reflect safe practices.