ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Concept 2 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) about minimizing the effects of reflux during sleep. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed can help reduce nighttime GERD symptoms by preventing stomach acid from refluxing into the esophagus.
Question 2 of 5
What type of cells secrete insulin?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Beta cells are the pancreatic cells responsible for secreting insulin.
Question 3 of 5
After reinforcing teaching on peptic ulcer disease, the nurse evaluates the patient as understanding the education if the patient states which of the following is a primary cause of peptic ulcer disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The primary cause of peptic ulcer disease is infection with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacteria.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching with a client who has GERD. Which of the following food choices by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lean proteins like baked turkey breast are generally well-tolerated by individuals with GERD.
Question 5 of 5
What type of cells secrete glucagon?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Alpha cells, also known as A cells, are a type of pancreatic islet cell that secretes glucagon.