ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Maintaining NPO status rests the pancreas, reducing inflammation in acute pancreatitis. Other options are not specific to pancreatitis management.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a patient that has GERD. Which of the following is an expected finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Painful swallowing (dysphagia) is common in GERD due to acid irritation. Other options are not typical GERD symptoms.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A patient who is scheduled for a barium swallow asks a nurse why a laxative is necessary after the procedure. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Laxatives help eliminate barium, preventing constipation. Other options do not explain the necessity.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is taking care of a patient with H. pylori.What is a common nursing intervention to manage H. pylori infection?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antibiotic therapy is the primary treatment for H. pylori infection. Other options do not directly address the infection.