ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to provide care for a client diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease.Which pathophysiological characteristic will the nurse correctly associate with the patient's diagnosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: H. pylori infection is a common cause of peptic ulcers, damaging the stomach lining. Other options are incorrect or misleading.
Question 3 of 5
A client presents to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain. The client's history reveals a previous diagnosis of peptic ulcer disease.What should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IV fluid resuscitation stabilizes a patient with a suspected perforated ulcer, a medical emergency. Pain medication is secondary.
Question 4 of 5
A client presents to the emergency department with severe abdominal pain. The client's history reveals a previous diagnosis of peptic ulcer disease.The nurse suspects a perforated ulcer. What is the priority action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A perforated ulcer requires immediate surgical intervention, making preparation for surgery the priority. Other actions follow stabilization.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer aspirin 650 mg PO. 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.