ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Gastrointestinal Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient in acute pain is admitted with pancreatitis. A nurse reviews a laboratory report showing an elevation that is diagnostic for acute pancreatitis. Which laboratory report did the nurse most likely review?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Serum amylase levels are typically elevated in acute pancreatitis, indicating pancreatic inflammation or injury.
Question 2 of 5
Which is a common adverse effect of magnesium-based antacid preparations?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Magnesium-based antacids, like magnesium hydroxide, commonly cause diarrhea due to their osmotic effect, drawing water into the bowel.
Question 3 of 5
A long-term care nurse is assisting a well-nourished, 80-year-old resident with the diagnosis of esophageal cancer on methods to deal with dysphagia. What nursing intervention will best help to improve the resident's condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The chin-tuck position (tilting the head forward) improves swallowing by aligning the airway and esophagus, reducing aspiration risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who has a gastric ulcer caused by Helicobacter pylori. The nurse should anticipate that in addition to cimetidine and sucralfate, the provider will prescribe which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clarithromycin is a commonly prescribed antibiotic for H. pylori infections, a frequent cause of gastric ulcers, as part of combination therapy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has cirrhosis and ascites. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend for inclusion in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreasing fluid intake helps prevent further fluid accumulation in the abdomen (ascites) in cirrhosis, where the liver's ability to regulate fluid balance is impaired.