ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about pain control with a client who has acute pain following gastric surgery. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of pain control?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Requesting pain medication before the prior dose wears off maintains consistent pain control. Other options delay effective pain management.
Question 2 of 5
A patient presents with episodes of vomiting and notices the presence of coffee ground-like material in their vomit.This manifestation is most likely associated with which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Coffee ground vomitus indicates upper GI bleeding, often linked to hiatal hernia causing esophagitis. Gallbladder disease does not typically cause this.
Question 3 of 5
The physician orders a patient with a duodenal ulcer to take a UREA breath test. Which lab value will the test measure to determine if H. Pylori is present?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The UREA breath test measures carbon dioxide in the breath, indicating H. pylori presence due to urease activity. Other options are not measured.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about pain control with a client who has acute pain following gastric surgery. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of pain control?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Requesting pain medication before the prior dose wears off maintains consistent pain control. Other options delay effective pain management.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing instructions to a patient who has a new diagnosis of dumping syndrome following gastric surgery.Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increasing protein slows gastric emptying, reducing dumping syndrome symptoms. Drinking with meals, large meals, or dairy snacks can worsen symptoms.