ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Concept 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A patient is admitted to the hospital with hyperosmolar hyperglycemia. The patient has a BG value of 987 mg/dL. Which is the priority focus while providing care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The priority focus in the acute management of hyperosmolar hyperglycemia is improving hydration status. Patients with HHS are severely dehydrated due to the osmotic diuresis caused by extremely high blood glucose levels.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is assisting with nutrition teaching for a patient who voices concern over adjusting to a diabetic diet. Which response by the nurse about medical nutrition therapy is correct?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Medical nutrition therapy for diabetes involves creating a well-balanced, individualized meal plan that meets the patient's nutritional needs while helping to manage blood glucose levels.
Question 5 of 5
Which client would the nurse identify as high risk for developing aspiration pneumonia?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Patients who have had a stroke are at high risk for aspiration pneumonia due to potential impairment of their swallowing mechanisms and decreased gag reflex.