ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer aspirin 650 mg orally. 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 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) about minimizing the effects of reflux during sleep.Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed uses gravity to reduce reflux. Other options worsen GERD symptoms.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a patient who has dumping syndrome following gastric surgery. Which of the following information should the nurse reinforce in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increasing protein slows gastric emptying, reducing dumping syndrome symptoms. Other options can worsen symptoms.