ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Concept 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has a new diagnosis of gastroesophageal disease (GERD). Which of the following foods should the nurse include in the list of foods the client should avoid?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chocolate contains caffeine and cocoa, both of which can relax the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) and increase the risk of acid reflux.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about use of a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) with a client who has a new diagnosis of asthma. Identify the sequence the client should follow.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: A. Shake the canister to ensure proper mixing. B. Create a tight seal around the mouthpiece. C. Inhale slowly while pressing the canister. D. Hold breath for 10 seconds for better absorption. E. Exhale slowly through pursed lips.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse enters a room of a patient who is acutely short of breath. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Pursed lip breathing is a technique that can help patients with acute dyspnea by improving ventilation, prolonging exhalation, and reducing the work of breathing.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is having an acute asthma exacerbation. When auscultating the client's chest, the nurse should expect to hear which of the following sounds?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Expiratory wheezes are high-pitched, musical sounds produced by air passing through narrowed or obstructed airways, a hallmark sign of asthma.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about dietary recommendations for a client who has a hiatal hernia. Which of the following client statements indicate understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: B. Maintaining a healthy weight is important for managing a hiatal hernia. C. Elevating the head of the bed helps prevent the reflux of stomach contents. D. Caffeine and spicy foods can irritate the stomach lining and exacerbate symptoms.