ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Gastrointestinal Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to give a tube feeding using a large syringe. What action should the nurse implement before starting the infusion?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Flushing the tube before feeding ensures it is patent and free of blockages, preventing aspiration or feeding tube complications.
Question 2 of 5
A young woman with severe jaundice has an altered body image. The patient says, 'Will I always be this horrible color?' What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This response provides accurate, reassuring information, addressing the patient’s concerns empathetically as jaundice typically resolves with improved liver function.
Question 3 of 5
A patient is receiving morphine for pain control. What will the nurse emphasize about preventing constipation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stool softeners are the standard prevention for opioid-induced constipation, maintaining stool consistency without causing dependency.
Question 4 of 5
Order: Zofran 8 mg po before chemotherapy available: Zofran 4mg/5ml how much will the nurse give?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To administer 8mg of Zofran (4mg/5ml): (8mg / 4mg) × 5ml = 10ml.
Question 5 of 5
Colonoscopy results indicate the diagnosis of irritable bowel disease (IBD) in a patient admitted to the hospital with diarrhea. What information should the nurse include when preparing patient education regarding diet?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A low-roughage (low-fiber) diet helps manage diarrhea and reduce intestinal irritation in patients with IBD.