ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is gathering information from a patient who is experiencing a perforation of a peptic ulcer. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A perforated peptic ulcer causes severe abdominal pain due to leakage into the abdominal cavity. Other options are not typical symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
A client presents to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain. The client's history reveals a previous diagnosis of peptic ulcer disease.The nurse suspects a perforated ulcer. What is the priority action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A perforated ulcer requires immediate surgical intervention, making preparation for surgery the priority. Other actions follow stabilization.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer aspirin 650 mg PO. Available is aspirin 325 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
Correct Answer: 2 tablets
Rationale: 650 mg ÷ 325 mg/tablet = 2 tablets. The nurse should administer 2 tablets.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about pernicious anemia with a client following a total gastrectomy.Which of the following dietary supplements should the nurse include in the teaching as the treatment for pernicious anemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vitamin B12 supplementation treats pernicious anemia caused by impaired absorption post-gastrectomy. Other supplements are not specific.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is educating a patient about bariatric surgery and dumping syndrome. Which statement indicates that the patient comprehends dumping syndrome?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Small, frequent meals prevent rapid gastric emptying in dumping syndrome. Other options are incorrect or exacerbate symptoms.