ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following statements by the patient would indicate a correct understanding of peptic ulcer disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Excessive ibuprofen use can irritate the stomach lining, leading to peptic ulcers. Fiber, tea, and Lasix are not direct causes.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client that takes aspirin three times per day. Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of taking daily aspirin?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Aspirin can irritate the stomach lining, causing upset. Other options are not common side effects.
Question 4 of 5
A patient presents with episodes of vomiting and notices the presence of coffee ground-like material in their vomit.This manifestation is most likely associated with which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Coffee ground vomitus indicates upper GI bleeding, often linked to hiatal hernia causing esophagitis. Gallbladder disease does not typically cause this.
Question 5 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.