ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient has been educated on preventative measures for gastroesophageal reflux disease. Which statement by the patient suggests that the teaching has been successful?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Identifying trigger foods helps manage GERD. Large meals, flat sleeping, and lying down after meals worsen symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
A patient who had a large portion of the stomach surgically removed will need to receive vitamin B12 for life due to which condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pernicious anemia results from impaired B12 absorption after stomach surgery, requiring lifelong supplementation. Other anemias are not directly related to stomach surgery.
Question 3 of 5
What action should the nurse take before starting an enteral feeding using a newly inserted nasogastric feeding tube?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Abdominal x-ray confirms correct nasogastric tube placement, preventing complications. Other actions are secondary.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing home safety information with an older adult client.Which of the following statements indicates that the client needs further instruction?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using a walker on stairs is unsafe; handrails are recommended. Other statements reflect safe practices.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is 2 days postoperative from abdominal surgery.The patient reports discomfort from abdominal distension and flatus. Which of the following suggestions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ambulation stimulates digestion, reducing gas and distension. Other options may worsen discomfort.