ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 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 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is providing instructions to a patient who is scheduled for a barium swallow to assess dysphagia.Which of the following patient statements would indicate to the nurse that the instructions have been understood?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drinking plenty of fluids after the test is correct as it helps flush barium from the gastrointestinal system, preventing constipation. A clear liquid diet is not typically required, stools are lighter (not black), and no dye is injected in a barium swallow.
Question 5 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.