ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Gastrointestinal Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing information on the medication Pancrease (lipase, protease, amylase) to a patient diagnosed with pancreatitis. Which important instruction should the nurse be sure to include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pancrease should be taken before meals to assist in digesting food by breaking down fats, proteins, and carbohydrates.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with diverticulosis and assesses a temperature of 102.4° F and abdominal rigidity. What should the nurse be aware is the most likely cause of these signs and symptoms?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A temperature of 102.4° F and abdominal rigidity suggest peritonitis, likely due to perforation of a diverticulum, causing leakage of intestinal contents.
Question 3 of 5
What is the purpose for the nurse administering metoclopramide (Reglan) IV postoperatively?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Metoclopramide is a prokinetic agent used to prevent or treat postoperative nausea and vomiting by increasing gastric motility.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who has a gastric ulcer caused by Helicobacter pylori. The nurse should anticipate that in addition to cimetidine and sucralfate, the provider will prescribe which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clarithromycin is a commonly prescribed antibiotic for H. pylori infections, a frequent cause of gastric ulcers, as part of combination therapy.
Question 5 of 5
A patient in acute pain is admitted with pancreatitis. A nurse reviews a laboratory report showing an elevation that is diagnostic for acute pancreatitis. Which laboratory report did the nurse most likely review?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Serum amylase levels are typically elevated in acute pancreatitis, indicating pancreatic inflammation or injury.