ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient is post esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and recovering in the GI Suite.What potential complication of an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) procedure should the nurse be aware of?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Perforation is a serious complication of EGD due to the risk of puncturing the gastrointestinal tract. Gastric ulcers, allergic reactions, and infections are less directly related.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is taking care of a client that just had a liver biopsy.Which of the following is a potential immediate risk associated with a liver biopsy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bleeding is an immediate risk due to the liver's vascular nature. Other risks are less immediate or unrelated.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A nurse is gathering information from a patient who has GERD. Which of the following observations is a symptom of GERD?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Antacids relieve GERD pain by neutralizing stomach acid. Other options are unrelated to GERD symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about pernicious anemia with a client following a total gastrectomy.Which of the following dietary supplements should the nurse include in the teaching as the treatment for pernicious anemia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vitamin B12 supplementation treats pernicious anemia caused by impaired absorption post-gastrectomy. Other supplements are not specific.