ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing dietary advice to a patient who has GERD.Which of the following food choices by the patient would indicate an understanding of the advice?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Baked turkey breast is a lean meat, less likely to trigger GERD symptoms. Lemon, fatty meats like corned beef, and tomato-based sauces can exacerbate GERD.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a patient that has GERD. Which of the following is an expected finding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Painful swallowing (dysphagia) is common in GERD due to acid irritation. Other options are not typical GERD symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
A patient is post esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and recovering in the GI Suite.What potential complication of an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) procedure should the nurse be aware of?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Perforation is a serious complication of EGD due to the risk of puncturing the gastrointestinal tract. Gastric ulcers, allergic reactions, and infections are less directly related.
Question 4 of 5
Sucralfate is a medication commonly used to treat which of the following gastrointestinal conditions?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sucralfate forms a protective barrier over gastric ulcers, aiding healing. It is not primarily used for IBS, Crohn's, or GERD.
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.